Marvel Rivals' Mister Fantastic: A Hilariously Stretchy Debut

Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman joined the Marvel Rivals roster this past weekend, kicking off Season 1. While both characters have made a splash, Mister Fantastic's unique abilities have generated a wave of memes and humorous reactions from players.

The stretchy scientist's elastic powers, particularly his "Elastic Strength," have drawn comparisons to One Piece's Monkey D. Luffy, fueling fan creativity. This has even inspired custom skins from the modding community, despite NetEase's recent crackdown on modding. His ability to contort his body into bizarre shapes is inherently comedic, leading some fans to imagine him without his beard, adding another layer to the humorous interpretations.

His "Reflexive Rubber" ability, while strategically useful for redirecting enemy damage, is visually quite comical. The sheer size Mister Fantastic attains while using this move (think refrigerator-sized!) has provided ample material for jokes and screenshots.

The overall reaction to Mister Fantastic's design has been overwhelmingly positive, with many players embracing his goofy nature. One Reddit user perfectly summarized this 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."

While his long-term popularity remains to be seen, Mister Fantastic's debut has undeniably left a memorable mark. The arrival of The Thing and Human Torch in the latter half of Season 1 is highly anticipated, with fans hoping for equally entertaining additions to the Fantastic Four roster.

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