Mister Fantastic's Meme Potential Explored by Marvel Rivals Fans

Marvel Rivals fans had an exciting weekend as they got to experience the new playable characters, Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman, introduced with the launch of Season 1 on January 10. While the Invisible Woman has been well-received, Mister Fantastic, also known as Reed Richards, has sparked a mix of reactions, particularly due to his unique and humorous appearance and abilities.

As a Duelist, Mister Fantastic utilizes his elastic powers to engage enemies with long swings, whether targeting one or multiple foes. His ability to expand his body also allows him to take on a more tank-like role, adding versatility to his gameplay. However, as players continue to explore the best strategies to utilize him against the game's roster, many are more focused on the humorous side of his character.

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The stretchy scientist's ability to contort his body into bizarre shapes has become a goldmine for memes and creative content. Comparisons to One Piece's Monkey D. Luffy are rampant, especially due to Mister Fantastic's Elastic Strength ability. This has inspired the modding community to craft custom One Piece skins, despite recent crackdowns by NetEase. Moreover, fans have taken to social media to reimagine Mister Fantastic without his new beard, adding to the humorous content surrounding the character.

One of the elements that has attracted the most attention and laughter is Mister Fantastic's Reflexive Rubber ability. This tool, while useful for deflecting enemy damage, looks comically absurd in action, with Reed Richards expanding to the size of a refrigerator. This visual has led to numerous playful interpretations and comments on social media.

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"Ngl I think Mr. Fantastic's design encapsulates everything great about this game," one Reddit user commented. "He's stupid and silly and cheesy and the game just lets him be that and is better for it."

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While it remains to be seen whether Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman will become long-term favorites among Marvel Rivals players, they certainly made a strong impression during their debut weekend. As Season 1 progresses, fans can look forward to the arrival of the remaining Fantastic Four members, The Thing and Human Torch, in the second half of the season, hoping they will make an equally memorable entrance.

In the meantime, players can dive into the Marvel Rivals Season 1 patch notes and check out the official stats that reveal pick and win rates for Season 0 in Quickplay and Competitive modes. Don't forget to keep an eye out for the latest Marvel Rivals codes for free skins, and participate in the community tier list to vote on the strongest characters in the game.