Marvel Rivals fans have had a fun-filled first weekend with the new playable characters, Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman. However, some players find it challenging to take Reed Richards as seriously as the other heroes due to his humorous antics.

Mister Fantastic, aka Reed Richards, debuted with the launch of Season 1 on January 10, 2025, introducing his elastic abilities to the game as one of the first post-launch heroes. Classified as a Duelist, he can stretch his body to attack one or multiple enemies and can also expand to take on a tank role. While players are still figuring out the best strategies to use him against the game's roster, his goofy nature has captured the community's attention.

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The ability to contort his body into bizarre shapes has made Mister Fantastic a prime target for memes. Comparisons to One Piece's Monkey D. Luffy, especially due to his Elastic Strength ability, have been rampant. This has led to the modding community creating a One Piece custom skin, despite NetEase's recent crackdown on modding. The humorous aspect of turning into a rubber bodybuilder has been a hit, and some fans, like X/Twitter user @BOOMERANG_117, have even imagined Reed Richards without his new beard, adding to the character's meme potential.

One of the most amusing elements of Mister Fantastic's kit is his Reflexive Rubber ability. This move, which can reflect enemy damage, also results in Reed growing to the size of a refrigerator, leading to some hilarious in-game moments.

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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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— Boomer (@BOOMERANG_117) January 11, 2025

While it remains to be seen if Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman will become long-term favorites among Marvel Rivals fans, they've certainly made a strong impression during their debut weekend. As Season 1 progresses, players can look forward to the addition of The Thing and Human Torch in the second half of the season, completing the Fantastic Four lineup. We hope their arrival will be just as memorable.

In the meantime, be sure to check out the Season 1 patch notes for Marvel Rivals, and explore the official stats on pick and win rates in Quickplay and Competitive modes from Season 0. Don't forget to grab the latest Marvel Rivals codes for free skins, and participate in our community tier list to vote on the strongest characters in the game.