Marvel Fans Extend Mr. Fantastic's Meme Capabilities

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 hilarious memes.

His elastic powers, designed for both Duelist-style attacks and a tankier approach, are proving a challenge to master. However, his ability to contort his body into bizarre shapes has made him a prime target for comedic interpretations.

Many players have drawn comparisons to One Piece's Monkey D. Luffy, highlighting the inherent comedic potential of his Elastic Strength. This has even inspired the modding community to create custom One Piece skins, despite NetEase's recent crackdown on modding. The sheer goofiness of his rubbery physique is a major source of amusement. Furthermore, fan edits showcasing a beardless Reed Richards have added another layer to the humorous online discourse, as seen in tweets from @BOOMERANG_117.

His Reflexive Rubber ability, while strategically useful for redirecting enemy damage, is visually quite absurd. The transformation into a refrigerator-sized being is undeniably comical in action.

Despite the initial humorous reactions, many players appreciate the character's overall design. One Reddit user commented that Mister Fantastic's "stupid and silly and cheesy" nature perfectly complements the game's tone.

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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 by u/--4RT3M15-- in marvelrivals

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While it remains to be seen if Mister Fantastic will become a long-term fan favorite, his debut has undoubtedly been memorable. The Thing and Human Torch are slated to join the roster in the latter half of Season 1, promising even more exciting (and potentially hilarious) additions to the Marvel Rivals cast.

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