Marvel Rivals' Mister Fantastic: A Hilariously Stretchy Debut

Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman joined the Marvel Rivals roster this past weekend, kicking off Season 1. While both characters have made a splash, Mister Fantastic's unique design and abilities have quickly become a source of amusement for players.

The stretchy scientist's elastic powers translate into a unique fighting style. His Duelist abilities allow for wide-ranging attacks against single or multiple opponents, and his ability to expand his body adds a tank-like element to his gameplay. However, it's his comedic potential that's truly captured players' attention.

His ability to contort his body into unusual shapes has spawned numerous memes, drawing comparisons to One Piece's Monkey D. Luffy. This has even inspired the modding community to create custom One Piece skins, despite NetEase's recent crackdown on modding. The sheer silliness of his rubbery physique, further emphasized by some fan edits depicting him without his beard, adds to the humor.

His "Reflexive Rubber" ability, while strategically useful for redirecting enemy damage, is particularly visually comical. The transformation into a refrigerator-sized being during the move's execution has proven to be a significant source of online jokes.

"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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— Wong Updates (@WongUpdates) January 12, 2025

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— Boomer (@BOOMERANG_117) January 11, 2025

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While it remains to be seen if Mister Fantastic will remain a fan favorite, his debut weekend has undeniably been memorable. The arrival of The Thing and Human Torch in the latter half of Season 1 is highly anticipated, promising even more exciting additions to the Marvel Rivals roster.

For more information, check out the Marvel Rivals Season 1 patch notes, official pick and win rates for Season 0, the latest Marvel Rivals codes for free skins, and participate in our community tier list vote.