As the saying goes, it isn't the costume that makes the man but the man who makes the costume, which is true even for a creature of the night like Daredevil. To truly strike fear into the hearts of Hell's Kitchen, Daredevil needs to look the part for every occasion. As such, he has a costume for just about every occasion.

He's worn fabrics of contrasting colors, armor to go to war, and suits that help him blend into the shadows. On one occasion, Matt Murdock even wore even when he dressed like Bullseye. He has a bevy of costumes in his closet, but a select few are the ones which stand out the most for Daredevil.

10 Daredevil's Yellow and Red Debut

Debuts in Daredevil #1 by Stan Lee, Bill Everett, and Sam Rosen

In 1964, the title character of Daredevil lit up pages when he showed himself in comics for the first time. He also lit up the page because his suit was much brighter than what some may expect today. Back in 1964, the bright, multi-coloring of his suit did not seem out of place at all compared to what the rest of the Marvel Universe's heroes were offering at the time, but compared to the darker color schemes he offers nowadays, his debut attire might come as a shock to some readers.

His first outfit usually comes with a mixed reaction, as critics either love it or hate it. In any case, one can never forget their first, and any conversation about Daredevil's most notable costumes needs to name-drop his debut suit.

9 A Maskless Three-Piece Suit

Daredevil #14 by Mark Waid, Chris Samnee, Matthew Wilson, and VC's Joe Caramagna

When Matt Murdock is blackmailed by a white supremacist group to represent one of its in Daredevil (2011) #35, the good lawyer refused to give in to those demands. Instead, to counterattack, he publicly unveiled his secret identity as Daredevil. He continued to lead a double life as a vigilante and lawyer, but as Wendell McDuffie pointed out, there's no point in wearing a mask anymore if everyone knows who he is.

So, he crafted a suit he could wear on the streets and in the courtroom: a red three-piece suit with a DD belt buckle. The only downside is that the suit doesn't really feel like Daredevil. It's stylish, yes, but save for the color scheme and logo, Matt's nameplate can be switched with anyone. It's a wholly unique addition to his closet, but not wholly unique to his identity in a way that distinguishes him from anyone else. Maybe it's missing a mask.

8 The Suit of The Beast

Shadowland by Andy Diggle, Billy Tan, Matt Banning, Guru eFX, Christina Strain, and Joe Caramagna

Returning to Hell's Kitchen from Japan, Daredevil is back as a changed man, and it's not just because he's ed The Hand in hopes of defeating it from the inside. Something about Matt came back ... wrong. That's all the more evident once he kills Bullseye, using the Hand as an instrument for a much more brutal, unforgiving brand of justice. He often finds himself in-fighting with fellow heroes like Spider-Man and his era-spanning frenemy, The Punisher. It's soon revealed that Matt's been possessed by The Beast of the Hand, only to be exorcised by Iron Fist.

His drastic change is symbolized by this new costume. It manages to be perfectly ominous and moody by just offering a fresh contrast to his key color components. His classic insignia remains red (as do batons, belt, and boots) with black becoming the suit's base. The hand bandages are reminiscent of his ninja costume.

7 Back in Black

Daredevil #1 by Charles Soule, Ron Garney, Matt Milla, and VC's Clayton Cowles

In 2016, Marvel would take the Shadowland concept and perfect it by merging it with his modern red costume. At first glance, this suit has no difference between itself and the Shadowland suit, but there are subtle differences. Namely, Matt's black suit above sports a different belt, club holsters, combat boots, and more significantly, a slightly altered logo. His cowl also covers his entire chin in this one.

Most importantly, unlike with the Shadowland suit, this is a black suit that Matt can call his own. , Matt was possessed during Shadowland, meaning that the suit technically doesn't belong to him, it belongs to The Beast. Now, Matt has a stylish black and red inverted suit he can legitimately add to his closet.

6 King Daredevil (Beard + Hoodie Combo)

Daredevil #5 by Chip Zdarsky, Marco Checchetto, Matthew Wilson, and VC's Clayton Cowles

After years of trading wins with The Hand, Daredevil decides that he must fight fire with fire and to destroy The Hand, he must become the leader of a reformed Fist clan, a force created specifically to oppose The Hand. In the previous issue, to make his overtaking of The Fist complete, he endures trials that call for him and Elektra to ritual fight the souls of The Hand's victims. When it's all said and done, Matt and Elektra are dubbed husband and wife, along with the addage of becoming King and Queen of the Fist.

To signify the change, Daredevil is given a new costume that manages to modernize his classic crimson suit in a way that maintains its same key properties. The hoodie makes for a small, but noteworthy change, while the grizzled look helps mature Matt, symbolizing a matured, yet necessarily darker tone for the road ahead.

5 Armor

Daredevil #321 by D.G. Chichester, Scott McDaniel, Hector Collazo, Bill Oakley, Chris Matthys, Ralph Macchio, Patt Garrahy, and Tom DeFalco

The 90s were a gritty era for comic book culture, one that frequently saw classic characters be gifted darker renditions of their crimefighting costumes. controversy for some critics, but nonetheless stands out as one of the better 90s reboots for a superhero costume.

ittedly, a lot of revamped outfits to come out of the 90s would be classified as all-too edgy, but this one finds a happy middle ground. Unlike most attempts to be an edgy modernization for the 90s, this one is actually practical and protects Daredevil better than most cloth suits on this list.

4 Elektra’s Daredevil Costume

Daredevil #25 by Chip Zdarsky, Marco Checchetto, Marcio Menyz, and Clayton Cowles

When Matt Murdock is arrested and sent to prison for a two-year conviction, that leaves Hell's Kitchen without a Daredevil. by his no-kill rule. Watching Elektra learn how to put aside her assassin tendencies in favor of becoming a hero has been compelling to witness in real time.

Truthfully, much of Elektra's hero arc would not have worked if her costume wasn't so perfect. She truly feels like Daredevil with the way her costume is designed, but without copying Matt's look outright. It puts a modern day twist on a classic look that has existed for decades, all while also feminizing it in a way that isn't demeaning.

3 The Man Without Fear Ninja Outfit

Daredevil: The Man Without Fear #4 by Frank Miller, John Romita Jr., Al Williamson, Christie Scheele, and Joe Rosen

In canon, this suit pre-dates the one that Matt Murdock wears in his first Marvel appearance. Rather than some bright, golden, and vibrant, this darkened prototype is more reminiscent of something he'd wear in his ninja training under Stick. When Dominique "Mickey" Morom is kidnapped on orders from the Kingpin, Matt makes a quick makeshift outfit in an effort to thwart Wilson Fisk's ransom plans from the shadows.

Daredevil has always been a character who applies his skills through the shadows, no different than DC's Batman. This costume reflects and even caters to Daredevil's shadowy in the best way possible, making him the eerie figure he was always destined to be. The creators behind the Netflix show thought the same, as it was Matt's primary suit in the first season, becoming iconic in that regard.

2 Hand of God

Daredevil #12 by Chip Zdarsky, Marco Checchetto, Matthew Wilson, and Clayton Cowles

Daredevil's plan to infiltrate the Fist as its King backfires when The Hand infiltrates The Fist, collapsing it with Foggy Nelson and Stick as its pawns before sending their souls to hell. Matt refuses to let his guilt prevent him from saving his friends, so by way of a ritualistic purification, he goes to Hell to save them in an all-white suit, declaring himself to be a fight with a possessed Wolverine.

A strong argument can be made for this being Daredevil's best suit. It's too new of a costume to match the top spot in iconography (yet), but it is the perfect summation of Matt's journey. As a character who's heroism has been guided by Catholic guilt, he finally puts his trust in God completely, willing to fight as God's champion on His behalf.

1 Classic Red

Daredevil #7 by Stan Lee, Wally Wood, and Artie Smek

No list of Daredevil's suits is complete without his quintessential red costume. Despite not being his first choice of attire, it most certainly left the strongest impression as it continues to be considered the template for artists in deg Matt Murdock's atypical crimefighting clothes.

Seven issues after debuting in his red and yellow suit, Daredevil appears in an all-new red suit almost without no explanation. He's merely given the throwaway line that he had "in secret" been concocting a new suit to be "more comfortable - more distinctive!" He decides that facing off against Namor would make for the perfect time to debut the costume. Since then, this has become the Daredevil costume that has remained a staple in everyone's minds.