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 amusement amongst players.
His elastic powers, designed for both dueling and tanking roles, lend themselves perfectly to meme-worthy moments. Comparisons to One Piece's Luffy are rampant, fueled by his "Elastic Strength" ability. This has even inspired the modding community to create custom One Piece skins, despite NetEase's recent crackdown on modding. His ability to contort his body into bizarre shapes is a constant source of online jokes. Some fans, like @BOOMERANG_117 on X/Twitter, have even taken to digitally removing his beard, highlighting the character's inherently comical design.
His "Reflexive Rubber" ability, while strategically useful for redirecting enemy damage, is visually over-the-top. The sight of Mister Fantastic expanding to refrigerator-like proportions has proven particularly amusing.
Despite the silliness, many appreciate the character's comedic nature. One Reddit user praised Mister Fantastic's design, stating that his "stupid and silly and cheesy" persona enhances the game's overall appeal.
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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, promising even more Fantastic Four-fueled fun.
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.
