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 largely positive, Mister Fantastic's unique abilities have sparked a wave of amusement amongst players. His elastic powers, designed for both dueling and tanking roles, have proven surprisingly meme-worthy.
His ability to contort his body into unusual shapes has drawn numerous comparisons to One Piece's Luffy, fueling fan creativity. The resemblance is so strong that custom One Piece skins have already emerged, despite NetEase's recent crackdown on modding. Even his design, particularly the absence of a beard as imagined by @BOOMERANG_117 on X/Twitter, has become a source of humorous discussion.
His "Reflexive Rubber" ability, while strategically useful for redirecting enemy damage, is undeniably comical in its execution. The visual of Mister Fantastic expanding to refrigerator-sized proportions has become a recurring joke.
The community's reaction has been overwhelmingly positive, with one Reddit user stating, "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."
While his long-term popularity remains to be seen, Mister Fantastic has undoubtedly made a memorable first impression. The arrival of The Thing and Human Torch in the latter half of Season 1 is highly anticipated, with fans hoping they'll receive a similarly enthusiastic welcome.
For more information, check out the Marvel Rivals Season 1 patch notes, character win rates, and the latest codes for free skins. You can also contribute to the community tier list.
