Mister Fantastic's Stretchability Spawns Endless Memes

Marvel Rivals' Mister Fantastic: A Hilariously Stretchy Debut

Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman joined the Marvel Rivals roster this past weekend, kicking off Season 1. While both characters have made a splash, Mister Fantastic's unique abilities have generated a wave of memes and humorous reactions from the player base.

Reed Richards' elastic powers, particularly his "Elastic Strength" and "Reflexive Rubber" abilities, lend themselves to comedic interpretations. His ability to contort his body into absurd shapes has drawn comparisons to One Piece's Luffy, inspiring fan-made custom skins (despite NetEase's recent crackdown on modding). His "Reflexive Rubber" move, where he inflates to refrigerator-sized proportions, is another prime source of amusement.

The community's response has been overwhelmingly positive, with many embracing the character's inherent silliness. One Reddit user perfectly summarized the sentiment: "Ngl I think Mr. Fantastic's design encapsulates everything great about this game. He's stupid and silly and cheesy and the game just lets him be that and is better for it." This sentiment is echoed across social media, with numerous humorous tweets and posts showcasing creative interpretations of the character, including fan art depicting him without his beard.

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— Wong Updates (@WongUpdates) January 12, 2025

Waking up at 3am for a snack #marvelrivals pic.twitter.com/PQXsmAhqpA

— The Different Nerd (@nerd_different) January 11, 2025

I tried again! https://t.co/9Xqu0AR2AL pic.twitter.com/66AtQhyheN

— Boomer (@BOOMERANG_117) January 11, 2025

Mr Fantastic has massive meme potential
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While his ultimate effectiveness in competitive play is still being determined, Mister Fantastic's undeniable charm and meme potential have ensured a memorable debut. The arrival of The Thing and Human Torch later in Season 1 promises even more exciting (and potentially hilarious) additions to the Fantastic Four roster.

For more information, check out the Marvel Rivals Season 1 patch notes, character win rates, the latest codes for free skins, and our community tier list.