Marvel Rivals players recently enjoyed their first weekend with new playable characters Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman, though some fans are struggling to view Reed Richards with the same gravity as other heroes.

The Stretchy Scientist's Silky Arrival

The elastic scientist joined the roster with Season 1's launch on January 10, becoming one of Marvel Rivals' first post-launch additions. As a Duelist, he delivers long-range punches against single or multiple foes while capable of expanding his body into a tankier form. While players are still refining strategies for Mister Fantastic, most can't help but laugh at his comical animations.

Meme Machine in Motion

The character's body-contorting abilities naturally lend themselves to humor. Players have already drawn comparisons to One Piece's Monkey D. Luffy through the Elastic Strength ability - a similarity so striking it inspired custom One Piece skins among modders despite NetEase's anti-modding stance. The laughs multiply with his Reflexive Rubber ability, which temporarily transforms him into refrigerator-sized proportions.

"Ngl I think Mr. Fantastic's design encapsulates everything great about this game," commented one Reddit user. "He's stupid and silly and cheesy and the game just lets him be that and is better for it."

Fantastic First Impressions

While it remains to be seen whether Reed and Sue Storm will maintain popularity, their debut weekend certainly made waves. As Season 1 progresses, players can anticipate the arrival of The Thing and Human Torch in the season's second half, potentially delivering equally memorable entrances.

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