Matchup · Marvel villain
Spider-Man vs. Bullseye
Lester, one of Marvel's biggest villains. In this site's ratings, the classic Peter Parker Spider-Man wins 65% of their one-on-one fights, so Spider-Man is the favorite.
The verdict: Spider-Man has the edge
Fight rules: both fighters at their peak, no preparation, no allies, only their own powers and personal gear. A win is a knockout, a restraint they can't escape, or a forced surrender. The percentages are fan estimates, not official information.
Spider-Man's edge
Spider-sense warns of anything thrown, and he's faster and stronger.
Bullseye's edge
Perfect aim with anything, from paper clips to playing cards, and a killer's improvisation.
Odds for every Spider-Man
Each version of Spider-Man's chance of beating Bullseye. The best placed, Cosmic Spider-Man, wins 90% of the time; the worst placed, Spider-Ham, wins 57%. The last column says what moves each version away from classic Peter's 65%.
| Spider-Man | Spidey wins | Bar | Outcome | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Parker Earth-616 comics | 65% | Favored | The baseline Spider-Man | |
| Miles Morales Earth-616 comics | 70% | Favored | Overall −3 for this version; +6: Camouflage: an opponent who aims by eye loses him completely.; +3: Venom strike: one clean jolt can stun or paralyze a living opponent. | |
| Ben Reilly Earth-616 comics | 67% | Favored | Overall −2 for this version; +3: Stingers: a sedative dart can end it against an opponent without superhuman toughness.; +1: Impact webbing pins a shooter's arms from range. | |
| Superior Spider-Man Earth-616 comics | 67% | Favored | Overall +2 for this version | |
| Black-suit Peter Earth-616 comics | 69% | Favored | Overall +5 for this version | |
| Iron Spider Peter Earth-616 comics | 70% | Favored | Overall +3 for this version; +3: Bulletproof plating and three waldo arms blunt guns, blades and arrows. | |
| Cosmic Spider-Man Earth-616 comics | 90% | Favored | Overall +40 for this version | |
| Spider-Woman Earth-616 comics | 66% | Favored | Overall −3 for this version; +4: Venom blasts stun or knock out living opponents. | |
| Silk Earth-616 comics | 64% | Favored | Overall −1 for this version | |
| Ultimate Peter Alternate comics | 62% | Favored | Overall −3 for this version | |
| Ultimate Peter (2024) Alternate comics | 61% | Favored | Overall −4 for this version | |
| Spider-Gwen Alternate comics | 62% | Favored | Overall −3 for this version | |
| Spider-Man 2099 Alternate comics | 68% | Favored | +3: Talons and a paralytic bite can end it against anything short of superhuman toughness. | |
| Spider-Man Noir Alternate comics | 66% | Favored | Overall −2 for this version; +3: He carries pistols, and a bullet ends it against an opponent without superhuman toughness. | |
| Spider-Ham Alternate comics | 57% | Toss-up | Overall −8 for this version | |
| Spider-Punk Alternate comics | 66% | Favored | Overall −1 for this version; +2: Sonic blasts stagger living opponents. | |
| Maguire's Peter Film | 61% | Favored | Overall −4 for this version | |
| Garfield's Peter Film | 61% | Favored | Overall −4 for this version | |
| Holland's Peter Film | 63% | Favored | Overall −2 for this version | |
| Spider-Verse Miles Film | 69% | Favored | Overall −5 for this version; +6: Camouflage: an opponent who aims by eye loses him completely.; +3: Venom strike can stun a living opponent. | |
| Spider-Verse Gwen Film | 60% | Favored | Overall −5 for this version | |
| Peter B. Parker Film | 60% | Favored | Overall −5 for this version | |
| 1994 animated Peter TV and animation | 62% | Favored | Overall −3 for this version | |
| Spectacular Peter TV and animation | 60% | Favored | Overall −5 for this version | |
| Insomniac Peter Video games | 66% | Favored | Overall +1 for this version | |
| Insomniac Miles Video games | 74% | Favored | Overall +1 for this version; +6: Camouflage: an opponent who aims by eye loses him.; +4: His venom blasts hit far harder than the comic version's. |
Tale of the tape
Eight stats on a 1-to-10 scale, classic Spider-Man against Bullseye. How the stat scales work.
Bullseye's power set
- Throwing accuracy10/10
Never misses.
- Martial arts8/10
An expert fighter.
- Adamantium-laced bones6/10
Bones that are very hard to break.
- Improvised weapons9/10
Kills with anything he can throw.
Who is Bullseye?
Bullseye is an assassin who can turn almost anything into a deadly projectile, from playing cards to paper clips to teeth. His real name and past are a mystery, and he tells conflicting stories about them. He debuted in Daredevil #131 (1976) and became Daredevil's archenemy, murdering Elektra and Karen Page. His spine and bones are laced with adamantium, and he served on Norman Osborn's Dark Avengers as Hawkeye.
Affiliations
- Dark Avengers
- Posed as Hawkeye under Norman Osborn.
- Thunderbolts
- Served on the government team.
- Kingpin
- One of Wilson Fisk's top assassins.
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Further reading
- The toughest opponents Spider-Man has ever faced, rankedPower rankings
- Where to start with Spider-Man: the essential comics, in orderReading guide
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