Matchup · Spider-Man rogue
Spider-Man vs. Kingpin
Wilson Fisk, one of Spider-Man's own rogues. In this site's ratings, the classic Peter Parker Spider-Man wins 80% of their one-on-one fights, so Spider-Man is the favorite.
The verdict: Spider-Man wins most nights
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
Much faster and more agile, and he has beaten Fisk many times.
Kingpin's edge
Around 450 pounds that is mostly muscle, sumo and martial arts mastery, a crushing bear hug, a weapon-loaded cane, and the patience of a crime lord.
Odds for every Spider-Man
Each version of Spider-Man's chance of beating Kingpin. The best placed, Cosmic Spider-Man, wins 95% of the time; the worst placed, Spider-Ham, wins 74%. The last column says what moves each version away from classic Peter's 80%.
| Spider-Man | Spidey wins | Bar | Outcome | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Parker Earth-616 comics | 80% | Favored | The baseline Spider-Man | |
| Miles Morales Earth-616 comics | 80% | Favored | Overall −3 for this version; +3: Venom strike: one clean jolt can stun or paralyze a living opponent. | |
| Ben Reilly Earth-616 comics | 81% | 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 | 81% | Favored | Overall +2 for this version | |
| Black-suit Peter Earth-616 comics | 83% | Favored | Overall +5 for this version | |
| Iron Spider Peter Earth-616 comics | 84% | Favored | Overall +3 for this version; +3: Bulletproof plating and three waldo arms blunt guns, blades and arrows. | |
| Cosmic Spider-Man Earth-616 comics | 95% | Favored | Overall +40 for this version | |
| Spider-Woman Earth-616 comics | 81% | Favored | Overall −3 for this version; +4: Venom blasts stun or knock out living opponents. | |
| Silk Earth-616 comics | 79% | Favored | Overall −1 for this version | |
| Ultimate Peter Alternate comics | 78% | Favored | Overall −3 for this version | |
| Ultimate Peter (2024) Alternate comics | 77% | Favored | Overall −4 for this version | |
| Spider-Gwen Alternate comics | 78% | Favored | Overall −3 for this version | |
| Spider-Man 2099 Alternate comics | 82% | Favored | +3: Talons and a paralytic bite can end it against anything short of superhuman toughness. | |
| Spider-Man Noir Alternate comics | 79% | Favored | Overall −2 for this version | |
| Spider-Ham Alternate comics | 74% | Favored | Overall −8 for this version | |
| Spider-Punk Alternate comics | 81% | Favored | Overall −1 for this version; +2: Sonic blasts stagger living opponents. | |
| Maguire's Peter Film | 77% | Favored | Overall −4 for this version | |
| Garfield's Peter Film | 77% | Favored | Overall −4 for this version | |
| Holland's Peter Film | 79% | Favored | Overall −2 for this version | |
| Spider-Verse Miles Film | 81% | Favored | Overall −5 for this version; +3: Venom strike can stun a living opponent.; +3: He has beaten a Kingpin with a venom strike. | |
| Spider-Verse Gwen Film | 77% | Favored | Overall −5 for this version | |
| Peter B. Parker Film | 78% | Favored | Overall −5 for this version; +2: Twenty-two years against these villains. | |
| 1994 animated Peter TV and animation | 79% | Favored | Overall −3 for this version; +2: He has fought nearly every one of these villains. | |
| Spectacular Peter TV and animation | 77% | Favored | Overall −5 for this version | |
| Insomniac Peter Video games | 82% | Favored | Overall +1 for this version; +3: He has already beaten his own world's version of this villain. | |
| Insomniac Miles Video games | 83% | Favored | Overall +1 for this version; +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 Kingpin. How the stat scales work.
Kingpin's power set
- Strength5/10
Strength beyond peak human for a man his size.
- Combat skills8/10
Sumo wrestling and martial arts.
- Wealth and influence10/10
Controls much of the city's underworld.
- Strategy9/10
A master planner.
Who is Kingpin?
Wilson Fisk is the Kingpin of Crime, ruler of New York's underworld and one of the most dangerous men in the city, though he has no superpowers. His massive bulk is mostly muscle, and he's a skilled fighter. He debuted in Amazing Spider-Man #50 (1967) and later became Daredevil's archenemy. He was even elected mayor of New York City.
First appearance: Amazing Spider-Man #50 (1967)
Affiliations
- New York underworld
- Kingpin of Crime.
- Mayor of New York
- Elected mayor in 2017.
- The Hand
- Led the ninja clan for a time.
Spider-Man vs. Kingpin in the comics
The key comics in their history. Of the fights listed here, Spider-Man came out ahead in 1 and Kingpin in 1.
| Year | Comic | What happened | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Amazing Spider-Man #50–52 | First appearance, in the story where Peter briefly quits being Spider-Man. | Spider-Man |
| 1981 | Daredevil #170 onward | Frank Miller makes him Daredevil's archenemy, the role he is best known for today. | — |
| 2007 | Amazing Spider-Man #538 | After Peter unmasks in Civil War, the Kingpin orders the shooting that hits Aunt May. | Kingpin |
Kingpin on screen
- Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)Liev Schreiber
- Daredevil and Daredevil: Born Again (TV) (2015)Vincent D'Onofrio
More in the Spider-Man movie guide.
More matchups
- Green GoblinSpider-Man rogueSpider-Man 60%
- HobgoblinSpider-Man rogueSpider-Man 65%
- VenomSpider-Man rogueSpider-Man 40%
- CarnageSpider-Man rogueSpider-Man 30%
- LizardSpider-Man rogueSpider-Man 60%
- RhinoSpider-Man rogueSpider-Man 70%
- ScorpionSpider-Man rogueSpider-Man 70%
- ShockerSpider-Man rogueSpider-Man 85%
Further reading
- Every Spider-Man movie in order, and the villains in eachMovie guide
- 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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