Marvel Rivals Fans are Stretching Mister Fantastic's Meme Potential to Its Limit

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 has seemingly been well-received, Reed Richards, with his elastic abilities, has become an unexpected meme sensation.

His Duelist powers allow for wide-ranging attacks, and his ability to expand his body offers a tank-like capability. However, his somewhat goofy design and animations have captivated players. Many comparisons to One Piece's Luffy have emerged, fueled by Mister Fantastic's Elastic Strength ability. This has even inspired the modding community to create custom One Piece skins, despite NetEase's recent crackdown on modding.

His Reflexive Rubber ability, while strategically useful for redirecting enemy damage, is particularly prone to humorous interpretations. The move's animation, featuring Mister Fantastic expanding to refrigerator-like proportions, has added to his comedic appeal.

The reaction on social media and Reddit has been overwhelmingly positive, with many praising his over-the-top design. One Reddit user commented, "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."

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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 long-term popularity remains to be seen, Mister Fantastic's debut has undeniably been memorable. The arrival of The Thing and Human Torch in the latter half of Season 1 is highly anticipated.

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