Marvel Rivals fans recently experienced their first weekend with new playable characters Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman, but some are struggling to take Reed Richards as seriously as other heroes in the game.

Mister Fantastic, also known as Reed Richards, debuted with the launch of Season 1 on January 10, introducing his elastic abilities to the battlefield as one of the first post-launch heroes in Marvel Rivals. Classified as a Duelist, Reed can engage enemies with long-range attacks and utilize his stretchy powers to assume a tank-like role. While players are still figuring out the best strategies to leverage Mister Fantastic against the game's diverse roster, many find his goofy nature hard to overlook.

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The character's ability to contort into bizarre shapes opens up a plethora of meme possibilities. Comparisons to One Piece's Monkey D. Luffy, especially due to Mister Fantastic's Elastic Strength ability, have become rampant. This has spurred the modding community to develop a One Piece-themed custom skin, despite NetEase's recent efforts to curb modding. The humorous aspect of turning into a rubber bodybuilder has led to creative fan interpretations, such as X/Twitter user @BOOMERANG_117 imagining Reed Richards without his new beard.

Perhaps the most meme-worthy of his abilities is the Reflexive Rubber, which not only reflects enemy damage but also looks hilariously exaggerated in action. When activated, Mister Fantastic expands to the size of a refrigerator, a sight that has sparked plenty of laughs and creative content among the community.

"Ngl I think Mr. Fantastic's design encapsulates everything great about this game," one Reddit user said. "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 whether Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman will become long-term favorites among Marvel Rivals fans, they certainly made a strong impression during their debut weekend. As Season 1 progresses, players can look forward to the addition of the remaining Fantastic Four members, The Thing and Human Torch, in the latter half of the season. Their arrival is eagerly anticipated to see if they can match the impact of their teammates.

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