Mr. Fantastic's Limitless Meme-ability Captivates Fans

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 memes and humorous commentary.

His elastic powers, designed for both dueling and tanking roles, lend themselves to some truly bizarre visual effects. His ability to contort and stretch his body has drawn numerous comparisons to One Piece's Monkey D. Luffy, fueling fan-made content despite NetEase's recent crackdown on modding. One particularly popular meme involves imagining the character without his beard, highlighting the slightly unsettling nature of his rubbery physique.

The "Reflexive Rubber" ability, while strategically useful for redirecting enemy damage, is undeniably goofy. The sheer size Mister Fantastic attains while using this move (think refrigerator-sized!) has provided ample comedic fodder.

The community's response has been overwhelmingly positive, with many embracing the character's inherent silliness. One Reddit user perfectly summarized the sentiment: "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."

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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 his long-term popularity remains to be seen, Mister Fantastic has certainly made a memorable entrance. The Thing and Human Torch are slated to join the roster later in Season 1, promising even more Fantastic Four fun.

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