Marvel Rivals Fans are Stretching Mister Fantastic's Meme Potential to Its Limit

Marvel Rivals players welcomed Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman during their debut weekend in Season 1 (January 10th, 2025), but Reed Richards' reception has been... unique. This stretchy scientist, a new post-launch hero, brings his elastic abilities to the battlefield as a Duelist, capable of both swift attacks and tank-like maneuvers. While players are still mastering his strategic potential, his comedic qualities have quickly taken center stage.

His ability to contort his body into bizarre shapes is pure meme gold, sparking numerous comparisons to Monkey D. Luffy from One Piece. This resemblance has even inspired the modding community to create a One Piece custom skin, despite NetEase's recent crackdown on modding. His transformation into a rubber bodybuilder is inherently funny, leading fans, like @BOOMERANG_117 on X/Twitter, to creatively envision a beardless Reed Richards.

His "Reflexive Rubber" ability, while strategically useful for redirecting enemy damage, is visually comical. The move transforms Mister Fantastic into a refrigerator-sized behemoth, a sight that's become a source of endless amusement. As one Reddit user aptly put it, "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."

Despite the initial humorous reactions, Mister Fantastic's impact is undeniable. His debut, along with the Invisible Woman's, has certainly made a splash. With The Thing and Human Torch slated for release in the second half of Season 1, the full Fantastic Four lineup promises even more excitement (and perhaps more meme-worthy moments).

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