Marvel Rivals enthusiasts recently enjoyed their first weekend with the new playable characters, Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman. However, some fans are struggling to take Reed Richards as seriously as the other heroes due to his humorous appearance and abilities.
Mister Fantastic made his debut with the launch of Season 1 on Friday, January 10, bringing his elastic skills to the battlefield as one of Marvel Rivals' first post-launch heroes. As a Duelist, his powers allow him to take long swings at one or multiple enemies at a time, while also giving him the option to expand his body and take on a more tank-like role. Players are still figuring out how to best utilize Mister Fantastic against the rest of the roster, but until then, his goofy nature is stealing the show.
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A character who can contort his body into strange shapes naturally carries a lot of meme potential. Mister Fantastic's Elastic Strength ability, for instance, has already drawn numerous comparisons to One Piece protagonist Monkey D. Luffy. This similarity has inspired the modding community to create a One Piece custom skin, despite NetEase's recent crackdown on modding. The idea of turning into a rubber bodybuilder is amusing on its own, but some fans, including X/Twitter user @BOOMERANG_117, have taken creativity a step further by imagining Marvel Rivals' Reed Richards without his new beard.
While these transformations can be slightly unsettling, none of Mister Fantastic's elements have attracted as many jokes as his Reflexive Rubber ability. This move, while useful for turning an enemy's damage against them, looks almost too silly in motion, with Mister Fantastic growing to the size of a refrigerator.
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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 lasting favorites among Marvel Rivals fans, they have certainly made a memorable impression during their first weekend. As Season 1 progresses, players can look forward to the addition of the remaining Fantastic 4 members, The Thing and Human Torch, in the second half of the season. We can only hope their arrival will be just as impactful.
In the meantime, check out the Marvel Rivals Season 1 patch notes and the official stats revealing Marvel Rivals' pick and win rates in Quickplay and Competitive modes for Season 0. Don't forget to keep an eye on the latest Marvel Rivals codes for free skins, and participate in voting for the strongest Marvel Rivals characters in our community tier list.
