Suicide Squad’s Deadshot vs Daredevil’s Bullseye: Who’d Win

Both Marvel and DC have their fair share of marksmen, but none are as talented as the Suicide Squad’s Deadshot or Daredevil’s Bullseye. Both characters have striking similarities, such as their ability to land projectiles from any given location and ultimately hit their target. The assassins’ skills beg the question: which marksman is the better shot?

Daniel Way and Steve Dillon’s Bullseye: Greatest Hits #2 reveals the most about Daredevil’s mysterious villain. Lester, whose last name is still unknown, kicks off his marksmanship career in an attempt to join a Major League Baseball team. During the final inning of a no-hitter game, he throws the ball at a batter and kills him. Shortly after this “accident,” the NSA recruits him. He eventually leaves the NSA and becomes a freelance assassin, and once Wilson Fisk learns of his abilities, he becomes one of Daredevil’s primary opponents. Bullseye is not technically a superhuman, but his natural talent to hit any target makes him an extremely formidable opponent. Despite wearing an unprotective leotard, a thin layer of adamantium coats his skeletal system. He is indestructible yet still has complete control of his body. He likes to challenge himself; instead of using lethal firearms, he prefers playing cards or anything he deems a worthy improvised projectile—from knives to pencils. Bullseye’s only weaknesses are his psychopathy and schizophrenic delusions, which can render him unable to concentrate.

Floyd Lawton’s origins aren’t nearly as ominous as Lester’s, but his skills are just as dangerous. Before becoming Deadshot, Floyd Lawton trained for years and earned the title of “World’s Deadliest Assasin.” Although he started his career as a vigilante in Gotham City, where he first fought Batman, he ultimately became a freelance assassin, just like Lester. He would soon become a top agent for Task Force X, AKA the Suicide Squad, in John Ostrander, Len Wein, and John Byrne’s Legends #2. Deadshot found his place in the Suicide Squad, albeit a complicated contract, it motivated him to keep hitting his targets. Floyd Lawton is one of the most challenging men to unarm in the DC Universe simply because his suit has guns attached to it. As soon as he has eyes on a target, he can ricochet the bullets in several different ways. He technically doesn’t have any weaknesses, although he is lactose intolerant, according to Christos N. Gage and Steven Cumming’s Deadshot #3.

It’s hard to determine which of the two characters could win just because it entirely depends on the setting and Bullseye’s surroundings. No matter where the two fight, it’s safe to say Bullseye will add an array of improvised projectiles, from pieces of trash on the street to snowballs. Deadshot’s armor and guns will likely outrank any number of attacks from Bullseye. However, Bullseye’s adamantium skeleton will leave little room for lethal blows. When it comes down to it, patience will favor victory in this duel; there’s no doubt that Deadshot is more patient than Bullseye.

In the end, Bullseye prefers to challenge himself, usually wearing his trademark black and white costume that offers little to no protection. Meanwhile, Deadshot plays it safe and suits up to the tee. There are some possibilities of Bullseye throwing enough projectiles to break Deadshot‘s armor, but the chance is much higher for Floyd Lawton to land a lethal shot through an unprotected area. It’s a close call, but Bullseye’s inclination to improvise plainly wouldn’t match Deadshot’s aptitude to keep a cool head.

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