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 been generally well-received, Mister Fantastic's unique abilities have sparked a wave of hilarious memes.

His elastic powers, designed for both dueling and tanking roles, lend themselves to some truly comical visuals. Comparisons to One Piece's Luffy are rampant, fueled by his "Elastic Strength" ability. This has even inspired the modding community to create a Luffy skin, despite NetEase's recent crackdown on modifications.

His "Reflexive Rubber" ability, while strategically useful for redirecting enemy damage, is particularly prone to generating amusement. The sheer size Mister Fantastic attains while using this move—think refrigerator-sized—adds to the comedic effect.

The character's design itself has been a source of much online mirth. Many players find his overall goofiness endearing, perfectly complementing the game's tone. One Reddit user even praised his "stupid and silly and cheesy" nature as a positive aspect of the game.

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— Wong Updates (@WongUpdates) January 12, 2025

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

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— Boomer (@BOOMERANG_117) January 11, 2025

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While his long-term popularity remains to be seen, Mister Fantastic has undeniably made a memorable, and hilarious, first impression. The arrival of The Thing and Human Torch in the latter half of Season 1 promises even more Fantastic Four fun.

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