Ben Affleck played the Man Without Fear in 2003's Daredevil, a movie released in a hit-and-miss era of superhero storytelling that included movies like Spider-Man, X-Men, Catwoman, and Fantastic Four.

The '60s were among the most significant periods for Marvel Comics, simply because the time frame was so formative for the company, with Stan Lee and Jack Kirby leading the way. Characters like Spider ...