Marvel Rivals fans have just wrapped up their first weekend with the new playable characters, Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman, but some players are struggling to take Reed Richards as seriously as the other heroes. Launched with the start of Season 1 on Friday, January 10, Mister Fantastic brings his elastic abilities to the game as one of the first post-launch heroes. As a Duelist, he can take long swings at enemies, whether one at a time or in groups, and can also expand his body to take on a more tank-like role. While players are still figuring out the best strategies to use him against the rest of the roster, the general consensus is that his goofy appearance is stealing the show.
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Mister Fantastic's ability to contort his body into bizarre shapes has sparked a wave of memes and comparisons, notably to One Piece's Monkey D. Luffy, especially with his Elastic Strength ability. This has already inspired the modding community to create a One Piece custom skin, despite NetEase's recent crackdown on modding. The idea of Reed Richards turning into a rubber bodybuilder has struck a chord with fans, and some, like X/Twitter user @BOOMERANG_117, have taken it a step further by imagining him without his new beard.
While his Reflexive Rubber ability is a valuable tool that can reflect enemy damage, its visual effect of turning Mister Fantastic into a refrigerator-sized figure has drawn plenty of humorous reactions. It's this blend of utility and silliness that has resonated with the community.
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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 if Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman will become fan favorites in Marvel Rivals, they've certainly made an impact during their debut weekend. As Season 1 progresses, players can look forward to the addition of The Thing and Human Torch, the remaining members of the Fantastic Four, in the second half of the season. We can only hope their introduction will be just as memorable.
In the meantime, don't miss out on the Marvel Rivals Season 1 patch notes, and check out the official stats on Marvel Rivals' pick and win rates in Quickplay and Competitive modes from Season 0. Keep an eye on the latest Marvel Rivals codes for free skins, and participate in our community tier list to vote on the strongest Marvel Rivals characters.
