Marvel Rivals fans had an exciting first weekend with the introduction of new playable characters, Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman, marking the launch of Season 1 on January 10, 2025. Mister Fantastic, also known as Reed Richards, debuted as a Duelist with elastic abilities that allow him to engage enemies flexibly, either as a long-range attacker or expanding into a tank-like role. While players are still exploring the best strategies to utilize Mister Fantastic effectively against other characters, his stretchy and often comical appearance has sparked a wave of memes and humorous reactions across the community.
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The character's ability to contort his body into unusual shapes has fueled comparisons to One Piece's Monkey D. Luffy, particularly with Mister Fantastic's Elastic Strength ability. This resemblance has inspired the modding community to create One Piece-themed skins for him, despite NetEase's efforts to curb modding. Moreover, fans have playfully imagined Reed Richards without his new beard, adding to the character's meme potential. His Reflexive Rubber ability, which turns enemy damage against them, has also been a source of amusement due to its comical appearance when Mister Fantastic expands to the size of a refrigerator.
"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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The Reddit community has also embraced Mister Fantastic's meme potential, with one user stating, "Mr Fantastic has massive meme potential."
While it remains to be seen if Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman will become long-term favorites among Marvel Rivals players, they have certainly made a memorable impact during their initial weekend. As Season 1 progresses, fans can look forward to the addition of the remaining Fantastic Four members, The Thing and Human Torch, in the second half of the season. Their arrival is eagerly anticipated, with hopes that they will bring as much excitement and humor to the game as their teammates.
In the meantime, stay updated with the Marvel Rivals Season 1 patch notes and check out the official Marvel Rivals' pick and win rates for Season 0 in Quickplay and Competitive modes. Don't forget to redeem the latest Marvel Rivals codes for free skins, and participate in our community tier list to vote on the strongest Marvel Rivals characters.
