The Best Daredevil Versions Of All Time

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A list of the best interpretations of Daredevil throughout comics, movies, TV, and more. Daredevil is one of the most unique and loved characters in all of comic-dom. There are many different variations of the character and dozens of formats the character has been utilized in. Be it video games, films, animated series, or alternate versions of the character in comic books, the Man Without Fear is in so many forms of pop culture, in one way or another.

We've decided to compile some of our favorites here. Do you like to play as Daredevil in Spider-Man: Web of Fire, or do you like playing as him in the LittleBigPlanet games? Do you think Ben Affleck made a worthy Daredevil, or are you holding out for Charlie Cox? Which mini-series is your favorite: Daredevil: The Man without Fear, Daredevil/Bullseye: The Target, or maybe it's Daredevil: Yellow?

Now's the time to see where it all lines up. What are the greatest interpretations of Daredevil ever? Vote up all your favorites!
Most divisive: LittleBigPlanet
Over 200 Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of The Best Versions of Daredevil
  • Daredevil (2015)
    1
    108 votes
    A blind lawyer, with his other senses superhumanly enhanced, fights crime as a costumed superhero.
  • Daredevil
    2
    Fictional Character
    75 votes
    Regular 616 continuity and all canon titles therein
    Daredevil is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Daredevil was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Bill Everett, with an unspecified amount of input from Jack Kirby. The character first appeared in Daredevil #1 (April 1964). Writer/artist Frank Miller's influential tenure on the title in the early 1980s cemented the character as a popular and influential part of the Marvel Universe. Daredevil is commonly known by such epithets as the "Man Without Fear" and the "Devil of Hell's Kitchen".
  • Frank Miller's Daredevil
    4

    Frank Miller's Daredevil

    52 votes
  • Noir
    5

    Noir

    38 votes
  • Daredevil: Yellow
    6

    Daredevil: Yellow

    45 votes
  • Spider-Man (1994)
    7
    32 votes
    A superhero with spider-like skills fights villains.
  • Daredevil/Bullseye: The Target
    8

    Daredevil/Bullseye: The Target

    Comic Book Series
    24 votes
    Daredevil/Bullseye: The Target is an unfinished limited series comic book from Marvel Comics featuring the superhero Daredevil in pursuit of nemesis, the assassin Bullseye. The series was written by Kevin Smith with illustrations by Glenn Fabry. It is known for being quite delayed, with the first issue coming out in November 2002, and the second issue never being released.
  • Daredevil: Reborn
    9

    Daredevil: Reborn

    Comic Book Series
    15 votes
    Daredevil: Reborn is a four-issue comic book limited series published by Marvel Comics. Following the events of Shadowland, Matt Murdock has left Hell’s Kitchen behind. The story involves Matt entering Mexico, where he deals with a small town's incident. The series was released in 2011 written by Andy Diggle.
  • Earth X
    10
    Comic Book Series
    27 votes
    Earth X is a 1999 comic book limited series written by Jim Krueger with art by John Paul Leon and published by Marvel Comics. Based on Alex Ross' notes, the series features a dystopian future version of the Marvel Universe. The series was followed by two sequels, Universe X and Paradise X. The universe of Earth X is designated as Earth-9997.
  • Shadowland
    11

    Shadowland

    30 votes
  • Old Man Logan
    12
    Comic Book Series
    23 votes
    "Wolverine: Old Man Logan" is an eight-issue storyline from the Wolverine ongoing series by writer Mark Millar and artist Steve McNiven, published by Marvel Comics. It began in June 2008, ran through Wolverine #66-72 and ended in Wolverine Giant-Size Old Man Logan in September 2009. It is set in an alternate universe designated as Earth-807128. Set over fifty years in the future, it uses a similar premise to another Millar book, Wanted, in which the world's supervillains band together to finally destroy all superheroes. The hardcover collected edition was published January 1, 2010. A new volume of Old Man Logan will debut during the 2015 Secret Wars storyline.
  • Daredevil 2099
    13

    Daredevil 2099

    37 votes
  • Daredevil/Batman
    14

    Daredevil/Batman

    16 votes
  • Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends is an animated television series that weaves a web of adventure, camaraderie, and humor. The show follows the exploits of Peter Parker, aka Spider-Man (voiced by Dan Gilvezan), as he teams up with two fellow crime-fighting superheroes, Iceman (Frank Welker) and Firestar (Kathy Garver). Together, they form a formidable trio tackling various supervillains, often saving New York City from peril. Praised for its engaging storytelling and well-developed characters, the series has earned a dedicated fanbase since its debut in 1981. With a blend of action, drama, and levity, this classic Marvel creation continues to entertain viewers of all ages.
  • Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2
    16

    Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2

    Computer Game
    22 votes
    Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 is a 2009 action role-playing video game, the sequel to Marvel: Ultimate Alliance. The game was jointly developed by Vicarious Visions (PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360), n-Space (Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2 and Nintendo Wii) and Savage Entertainment (PlayStation Portable), and is published by Activision. The game features characters from the Marvel Comics universe and follows elements of the Secret War and Civil War story arcs. It was later released on July 26, 2016 for PlayStation 4 and Microsoft Windows, and on July 28, 2016 on Xbox One by Zoë Mode.
  • Marvel 1602
    17
    19 votes
    Marvel 1602 is a limited series eight-issue comic book published in 2003 by Marvel Comics. The limited series was written by Neil Gaiman, penciled by Andy Kubert, and digitally painted by Richard Isanove; Scott McKowen illustrated the distinctive scratchboard covers. The eight-part series takes place in a timeline where Marvel superheroes exist in the Elizabethan era; faced with the destruction of their world by a mysterious force, the heroes must fight to save their universe. Many of the early Marvel superheroes — Nick Fury, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, and Spider-Man — as well as villains such as Doctor Doom and Magneto appear in various roles.
  • Lego Marvel Super Heroes
    18

    Lego Marvel Super Heroes

    17 votes
    Lego Marvel Super Heroes is an action-adventure video game developed by TT Games and published by Disney Interactive Studios and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment in 2013 for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii U, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Microsoft Windows, and published by Feral Interactive for OS X. The game features gameplay similar to other Lego titles, such as Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga and Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes, alternating between various action-adventure sequences and puzzle-solving scenarios. The game was released under the title Lego Marvel Super Heroes: Universe in Peril for the iOS, Android, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, and PlayStation Vita handheld systems.
  • Fantastic Four (1994)
    19
    9 votes
    Four scientists gain super powers after being struck by cosmic rays.
  • Daredevil: Black and White
    20

    Daredevil: Black and White

    11 votes
  • Marvel: Ultimate Alliance
    21
    13 votes
    Marvel: Ultimate Alliance is an action role-playing game developed for PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox and Xbox 360 by Raven Software and published by Activision. The game was simultaneously ported to the PlayStation Portable and Wii by Vicarious Visions, and to Microsoft Windows by Beenox. A significantly different Game Boy Advance version was also created, developed by Barking Lizards Technologies. The game was initially released on October 24, 2006 in North America for most platforms, with PlayStation 3 and Wii ports following shortly thereafter, as well as international releases. Japan was only able to see a Wii and PS3 release. Marvel Ultimate Alliance is set within the fictional Marvel Universe and features many of the superheroes, supervillains, and supporting characters that appear in publications by Marvel Comics. Ultimate Alliance is the third Marvel title to be developed by Raven Software, and features similar gameplay to their previous Marvel titles, X-Men Legends and X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse. A sequel, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2, was developed for multiple platforms by Vicarious Visions, n-Space and Savage Entertainment and released in 2009.
  • Daredevil vs. Spider-Man
    22

    Daredevil vs. Spider-Man

    Film
    13 votes
    Daredevil vs. Spider-Man is a 1994 action, fantasy, and sci-fi film written by Steve Ditko and Stan Lee.
  • Daredevil: Ninja
    23

    Daredevil: Ninja

    6 votes
  • Marvel NOW
    24

    Marvel NOW

    17 votes
  • Spider-Man (2000)
    25
    17 votes
    Spider-Man is an action-adventure beat 'em up video game based on Marvel's Spider-Man Universe. It was developed by Neversoft and published by Activision for the PlayStation in 2000. The game was later ported to the Game Boy Color, Nintendo 64, Dreamcast and Windows by various developers in 2001. Two direct sequels were developed and released in 2001; One by Vicarious Visions, Spider-Man 2: Enter Electro, released for PlayStation, and one by Torus Games, Spider-Man 2: The Sinister Six, released for the Game Boy Color.
  • LittleBigPlanet
    26
    Video Game
    20 votes
    LittleBigPlanet, commonly abbreviated LBP, is a puzzle-platformer video game, based on user-generated content, for the PlayStation 3 first announced on 7 March 2007, by Phil Harrison at the 2007 Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, California. It was developed under the title The Next Big Thing by Media Molecule and was published by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. Many saw the game as an important title for Sony's PlayStation 3. The game received an overwhelmingly positive reaction from critics and has been praised for its presentation, including its graphics, physics, and audio, along with its gameplay and large array of customisable costumes and online features. Additional praise was given to its scope and future potential based on user-created content; minor criticism was reserved for specific elements of the gameplay mechanics and level creation facilities. LittleBigPlanet has won a considerable number of awards. A PSP version of the game was released in November 2009, featuring new levels and content. The game was offered by Sony as a free download as part of their 'Welcome Back' program, following the PlayStation Network outage of 2011.
  • Age of Apocalypse
    27
    Comic Book Series
    15 votes
    X-Men: Age of Apocalypse is a Marvel Comics six-issue limited series which takes place a year after the last story in the X-Men: Age of Apocalypse one-shot, with Magneto's X-Men helping North America recover from Apocalypse's iron fist. The series was written by Akira Yoshida and pencilled by Chris Bachalo; the first two issues were inked solely by Tim Townsend, with other helping out with the rest. It undid many elements from the original Age of Apocalypse, and presented an America very similar to the one from the conventional Marvel Universe, despite the devastation wrought to the country in the original story.
  • Mutant X
    28

    Mutant X

    15 votes
  • The Trial of the Incredible Hulk is a 1989 television film spin-off to the 1970s Incredible Hulk television series, featuring both the Hulk and fellow Marvel Comics character Daredevil, who team up to defeat Wilson Fisk, the Kingpin. As was the case with The Incredible Hulk Returns, this television movie also acted as a backdoor television pilot for a Daredevil series. It was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Despite the film's title, writer/executive producer Gerald Di Pego has stated that the idea of having the Hulk actually go on trial was never even discussed.
  • End of Days
    30

    End of Days

    Comic Book Series
    13 votes
    Daredevil: End of Days is an American comic book miniseries featuring the Marvel Comics character Daredevil, written by Brian Michael Bendis and David W. Mack, drawn by Klaus Janson, inked by Bill Sienkiewicz and with covers by Alex Maleev. Mack, Sienkiewicz and Maleev also contribute occasional interiors and splash pages throughout the series. It concerns the death of Daredevil, not unlike previous "Marvel: The End" miniseries, which told the final stories of other Marvel Comics characters.