Mr. Fantastic's Meme-ability Explodes in Marvel Rivals Universe

Marvel Rivals' Mister Fantastic: A Hilariously Stretchy Debut

Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman joined the Marvel Rivals fray this past weekend, kicking off Season 1 on January 10th. While Invisible Woman's reception has been generally positive, Mister Fantastic's unique abilities have sparked a wave of memes and humorous commentary.

His elastic powers, designed for both Duelist-style attacks and tanking, have proven surprisingly comical. His ability to contort his body into bizarre shapes has drawn numerous comparisons to One Piece's Monkey D. Luffy, fueling fan art and even custom skins (despite NetEase's recent crackdown on modding). His "Reflexive Rubber" ability, which reflects enemy damage, is particularly noteworthy for its visually absurd execution – imagine a refrigerator-sized Mister Fantastic lumbering across the battlefield!

The sheer goofiness of his design hasn't been lost on players. 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 tweets and posts showcasing humorous edits and reactions to his in-game antics. The absence of his signature beard in some fan creations has only added to the comedic effect.

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— Wong Updates (@WongUpdates) January 12, 2025

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

— Boomer (@BOOMERANG_117) January 11, 2025

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

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

Mr Fantastic has massive meme potential by u/--4RT3M15-- in marvelrivals

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While his long-term popularity remains to be seen, Mister Fantastic's debut has undeniably left a memorable mark. The arrival of The Thing and Human Torch in the latter half of Season 1 promises even more Fantastic Four-related fun.

In the meantime, be sure to check out the Season 1 patch notes, character win rates, the latest Marvel Rivals codes, and participate in our community tier list.