The man without fear prefers to keep to the shadows of Hell’s Kitchen when he can, but that doesn’t mean he is content to wear just any old costume when defending his home turf.
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The character has had a bit of a roller coaster ride over the years, resulting in numerous creative shifts in the comics, a financially successful but critically flawed feature film, and a rebirth on television thanks to Marvel’s Netflix universe. Despite the odds, though, Daredevil has maintained a consistent popularity amongst fans, who all have their various favorite versions of the character.
Whether it’s the classic comic all-red, the black shadowland suit, or the modern Netflix costume, everyone has a version they look at as the ultimate one. Hit the next slide to see if your favorite Daredevil look made the list!
Daredevil will next be seen in The Defenders, which will bring phase one of the Netflix Marvel universe to a close, and will likely set up the next big phase of the universe. In addition to the core four shows (Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist), the universe will also be adding a Punisher series to its schedule, though no release date has been announced.
Daredevil seasons 1 and 2, Jessica Jones season 1, and Luke Cage season 1 are all available on Netflix now. Iron Fist will premiere on March 17, 2017. The Defenders expected later in the year. The Punisher does not have a release date yet.
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Daredevil 1990’s
Marvel was redesigned a few of its iconic characters in the 1990’s to varying results. One such redesign was given to Daredevil, who decided to sport an edgierย and more armored look after deciding his previous suit wasn’t durable enough.
The answer to his armor woes? Just sprinkle some adamantiumย in it, give him some shoulder and knee plates, and call it a day! This look wasn’t so well received at the time, but over the years has developed some fans. The suit really shines in action sequences but could have been even better with a few subtle tweaks.
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Daredevil Shadowland
It’s not out of the ordinary for the “dark” version of a character to get a cooler costume than the original (see Dark Phoenix, Archangel, and Warioย for reference. Yes, you read that right, Warioย over Mario #OverratedPlumbers).
In any case, Daredevil is also party to this pattern, as his “Shadowland” garb is one of the slickest versions of his costume. It’s rather simple, with an all black suit with red accents, including a modernized logo, but in action it’s exceptional.
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Daredevil Ben Affleck
Like the 1990’s costume, the Daredevil film has also developed a bigger fanbase over time it seems, especially in regards to the costume.
The suit was extremely faithful to the comic versionย and looked good in motion on-screen.ย It might have come out on top if not for another potent color combination.
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Daredevil Classic Red
There is something about the classic all red look that is rather timeless, and a variety of talented artists have managed to make someone completely in red with devil horns look intimidating and not like someone who shopped clearance at Party City.
It’s the basis for all interpretations of the character, regardless of the medium, and deservedly so. Regardless of how successful other versions are, this will always be held up as the most iconic.
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Daredevil Netflix (V2)
While the classic all red is the most iconic, that doesn’t mean it’s necessarily the best. Hold your pitchforks for a moment and let that sink in.
Characters and their costumes evolve over the years, and when Netflixย brought their version of Daredevil to the screen fans were immediately giddy over their grasp of the character. That includes a costume that is both referential of source material without being afraid to bring it into modern times.
The costume goes with a darker red than the previous film, while also adding some black accents, blending two popular costumes into one sleek version, complete with a cowl that actually looks like it could take a hit or two.
It’s truly the best of both worlds, and it’s going to be difficult to top.
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