Fans of Marvel Rivals wasted no time diving into the new additions of Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman, who made their debut during the launch of Season 1 on January 10th. While some players are quickly warming up to Sue Storm’s stealthy prowess, Reed Richards’ antics as a hero have sparked mixed reactions. As one of the first post-launch heroes introduced to the game, Mister Fantastic brings a unique set of abilities to the battlefield, excelling as both a Duelist and a Tank. His elastic powers allow for devastating single and area attacks, but his quirky nature has drawn more laughter than serious respect from the community—so far.

Stretching into the spotlight, Mister Fantastic’s Elastic Strength ability has already caught the attention of players and modders alike. Fans have been quick to draw parallels between Reed and One Piece’s Monkey D. Luffy, sparking a wave of memes and even inspiring unofficial skins despite recent crackdowns on modifications by NetEase. But it’s his Reflexive Rubber ability that has truly become a fan favorite—or should we say, a fan meme favorite. Turning into a human-sized refrigerator to deflect damage might sound useful, but watching it unfold in-game is anything but serious.

As one Reddit user put it, “Mr. Fantastic’s design embodies everything great about this game—he’s ridiculous, over-the-top, and the game doesn’t try to hide it.” While some find his antics charmingly absurd, others are still figuring out how to leverage his strengths effectively. Either way, the stretchy scientist has certainly left his mark in just a few short days.

Stay tuned as Season 1 progresses and watch for the addition of Ben Grimm (The Thing) and Johnny Storm (Human Torch) in the coming weeks. Until then, explore the Season 1 patch notes, check out the latest Marvel Rivals codes for free skins, and weigh in on the community tier list to decide who reigns supreme.