Marvel Rivals Fans are Stretching Mister Fantastic's Meme Potential to Its Limit

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 seems generally positive, Mister Fantastic's unique abilities have sparked a wave of amusement amongst players. His elastic powers, designed for both dueling and tanking roles, have proven unexpectedly comical.

His ability to contort his body into bizarre shapes has fueled a plethora of memes, drawing numerous comparisons to One Piece's Luffy. This has even inspired the modding community to create custom One Piece skins, despite NetEase's recent crackdown on modding. The sheer silliness of his rubbery physique, particularly his "Reflexive Rubber" ability which sees him inflate to refrigerator-sized proportions, is a major source of entertainment. Some fans have even taken to creatively imagining him without his beard.

The reaction has been overwhelmingly positive, with one Reddit user declaring Mister Fantastic's design "stupid and silly and cheesy," perfectly embodying the game's spirit.

The initial impact of Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman has been significant. While their long-term popularity remains to be seen, their debut weekend was certainly memorable. The Thing and Human Torch are slated to join the roster later in Season 1, promising even more exciting (and potentially hilarious) additions to the Marvel Rivals cast.

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