Mister Fantastic's Meme Potential Explored by Marvel Rivals Fans

Marvel Rivals fans spent their first weekend diving into the new dynamics brought by the introduction of Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman to the game. While the Invisible Woman has been well-received, it's Mister Fantastic, aka Reed Richards, who's stealing the spotlight—but not always for the reasons you might expect. Launched with Season 1 on January 10, Reed Richards brings his elastic prowess to the battlefield as a Duelist. His unique abilities allow him to take long swings at foes or expand his body to assume a tank role. While players are still experimenting with the best strategies to utilize Mister Fantastic effectively, his stretchy antics are proving hard to take seriously.

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The humorous potential of a character who can twist into bizarre shapes is undeniable. Comparisons to One Piece's Monkey D. Luffy, fueled by Mister Fantastic's Elastic Strength ability, have sparked a flurry of memes and even a One Piece custom skin from the modding community, despite NetEase's efforts to curb modding. The sight of Reed Richards turning into a rubber bodybuilder is comical enough, but it's his Reflexive Rubber ability that has particularly caught the eye of the community. This move, which allows him to reflect enemy damage back at them, results in Mister Fantastic inflating to the size of a refrigerator—a sight that's as hilarious as it is unsettling.

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

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The community has also taken to imagining what Mister Fantastic might look like without his new beard, adding another layer to the creative fun surrounding this character. Discussions on platforms like Reddit highlight the meme potential of Reed Richards, with users like --4RT3M15-- noting his impact on the game's culture.

While it remains to be seen whether Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman will become long-term favorites among Marvel Rivals players, their debut has certainly been memorable. As Season 1 progresses, fans can look forward to the arrival of the remaining Fantastic Four members, The Thing and Human Torch, in the latter half of the season. Their introduction is eagerly anticipated, with hopes that they'll make as significant an impact as their teammates.

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