1.
Sherlock Holmes
The obvious first choice, Holmes is the most iconic fictional detective ever created and one of the most interesting. His genius is legendary and he has become such a part of western culture that some people are tricked into thinking he really existed.
121 points - added 3 years ago by pxc0 - 3 comments
Comments:
I only say Holmes should be behind Batman because he (Holmes) admits to not desiring to know more than what is useful (such as the fact that the earth revolves around the sun or literature, astronomy, or philosophy, etc.) due to a brain's limited capacity. Please look it up. Batman would not have such limitations and has (in various media from comics, to animation, to movies) studied a multitude of diciplines both acedemically and physically/martial arts ranging from literature, astrology, physics, various theoretical essays (on technology, human mind, and even aliens) and a longer list of martial arts than Holmes.
Added 23 days ago by guest, 1 point
HE IS THE BEST!
Added 5 months ago by guest, 0 points
he is the best
Added 1 year ago by guest, 1 point
2.
Batman
Casual fans may call foul, thinking he's a superhero but Batman has no super powers and originally appeared in Detective Comics. Above all else, Batman is a crime fighter, using detective skills to hunt down and apprehend criminals. Batman attained success largely due to his brilliant mind and is considered the greatest detective in the DC Universe.
81 points - added 3 years ago by pxc0 - 1 comment
Comments:
batman FTW!!
Added 23 days ago by guest, 1 point
3.
Hercule Poirot
An Agatha Christie creation, Poirot is a Belgian detective who works in England. Known for his meticulous mustache, dandified dressing habits, and obsession with order and neatness he is one of the most easily recognizable fictional detectives.
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4.
Nero Wolfe
He operated under the handicap that he never left his New York Brownstone.
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5.
L (from the manga Death Note)
57 points - added 3 years ago by pxc0 - 1 comment
Comments:
One of the world's greatest detectives, L was the first detective in the Death Note series to investigate and try to apprehend Kira. L would not have died if it hadn't been for the the other members of the investigation, which would have thought him to be ridiculous for accusing Light a second time(for becoming Kira again), after catching Higuchi as Kira.
Added 2 years ago by Xario1, 0 points
6.
Miss Marple
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7.
detective conan(manga)
this should very highly ranked because detective conan stories are very interesting and also very similar to the level of sherlock holmes.it"s author has created a detective in it who is a born detective and he is considered the mordern day sherlock holmes.the crimes commited in these stories are very interesting and of a very new kind,which represent the extreme intelligence of the author.
47 points - added 1 year ago by guest - 2 comments
Comments:
conan is like the best detective.He would be smarter than sherlock or batman of course.
Added 4 months ago by guest, 0 points
he should be in the second place as he is similar to Sherlock Holmes. He has the ability to be a good detective, he is brave and has strong deducting skills
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8.
Hank the Cow Dog
Hank the Cowdog is a best-selling seres of Dettectivetce.
47 points - added 2 years ago by guest -
9.
Adrian Monk
A fictional detective from television, Monk is unique as the only obsessive compulsive detective. His brilliant detective work and genius level ability is tempered by his numerous psychological problems, making him a very interesting character.
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10.
The Hardy Boys
42 points - added 3 years ago by pxc0 -
11.
The Boxcar Children
They live in a boxcar and fight crime and save city and. They no when to catch the perp!!!!!!!!!!!!
33 points - added 2 years ago by guest -
12.
Columbo
26 points - added 3 years ago by pxc0 - 1 comment
Comments:
Lovable but cunning. Pretends to be inept which is but a cover for his excellent powers of observation and deductive reasoning. Looks like he has not changed clothes in a couple of days. Show was known for lack of graphic violence.
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13.
Philip Marlowe
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14.
Charlie Chan
20 points - added 2 years ago by guest -
15.
Nancy Drew
19 points - added 3 years ago by pxc0 -
16.
Kiato Kuroba/Kiato Kid [Detective Conan/Magic Kiato
Kiato should be ranked high because he is not only a theif but a detective as well.He`s trying to find the pandora while at the same time trying to expose the organization that killed his father.
17 points - added 1 year ago by guest -
17.
Encyclopedia Brown
HE CAN SOLVE ANY MYSERTY
17 points - added 2 years ago by guest -
18.
Feluda
16 points - added 2 years ago by guest - 4 comments
Comments:
He is the best, he is simple in his ways and habits and lifestyle, but dont you dare ignore his keen and sharp sense of wit and intellect and outstanding presence of mind, the list can be endless to describe his qualities. He knows his job best. By far THE BEST.
Added 1 year ago by guest, 0 points
Feluda needs no introduction in the world of crime, suspense and thriller. Undoubtedly one of the best creation of the Oscar winner, internationally renowned film maker and author - Satyajit Ray. Feluda's skills lie in his intelligence,superb observation skills and his unmatched qualities of solving mysteries which makes him stand out from the others.
Added 1 year ago by guest, 0 points
after sherlock holmes he is the best
Added 1 year ago by guest, 0 points
created bySATYAJIT ROY he is one of the most loved fictional detectives of the bengalis.
Added 1 year ago by guest, 0 points
19.
Inspector Morse
11 points - added 3 years ago by pxc0 -
20.
Gil Grissom
10 points - added 3 years ago by pxc0 -
21.
Bobby Goren
10 points - added 3 years ago by pxc0 - 1 comment
Comments:
Very unorthodox and not a people person at all. The best on Law & Order Criminal Intent series. His female partner Eames compliments him greatly in his investigations with her support of his unusual but effective ways. Top shelf.
Added 13 days ago by guest, 1 point
22.
Byomkesh Bakshi
The Sherlock Holmes of Calcutta, who came to light shortly after the independence. One of the first detectives from India.
9 points - added 8 months ago by guest -
23.
Rick Deckard
from Blade Runner
8 points - added 2 years ago by guest -
24.
Trixie Belden
She is highly read by kids at my school . Her book hold suspense and humor . My sister hates reading but i got her to read these books now she likes to read
6 points - added 1 year ago by guest -
25.
Sam Spade
5 points - added 3 years ago by pxc0 -
26.
5 little peepers
4 points - added 2 years ago by guest -
27.
Spenser
Okay, so he's not the prototypical detective. He blunders about until the clues fall out, but his charisma, and character, as well as wit, and well known humility (heh) should at least get him on this list.
3 points - added 2 months ago by guest -
28.
Maigret
2 points - added 10 months ago by guest -
29.
Dr. Quincy
2 points - added 3 years ago by pxc0 -
30.
Inspector Banks
Gritty dedicated detective brilliantly portrayed by Paul Robinson
0 points - added 11 months ago by guest -
31.
CYberchase
0 points - added 2 years ago by guest -
32.
Inspector Lunge
Originally named "Runge" in the manga/anime "Monster." Although misguided at times, Lunge possesses a mind with incredible logic. His deductive & abstract reasoning skills will captivate any detective enthusiast.
-2 points - added 11 months ago by guest -
33.
Taggart
-2 points - added 3 years ago by pxc0 -
34.
C Auguste Dupin
-2 points - added 3 years ago by pxc0 -
35.
Harry Bosch
-3 points - added 3 years ago by pxc0 -
36.
Kinsey Malhone
Kinsey is the creation of Sue Grafton. she meets all the time honored critera. she is good with the laconic come back. Her character is interesting. With titles ranging from A is for alibi to T is for Tresspass there is plenty to read.
-4 points - added 2 years ago by guest -
37.
Veronica Mars
As a teenage girl, she apprenticed with her father who was a former sheriff and current private detective and honed her skills in such cases as finding her best friend's killer and her own rapist.
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38.
Jimmy McNulty
-5 points - added 2 years ago by guest -
39.
Jessica Fletcher
In addition to her knack for finding the true culprit, this not-so-helpless old lady has a habit of confronting the culprit alone and unarmed.
-5 points - added 2 years ago by guest -
40.
Horatio Caine
-7 points - added 2 years ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
horatio is a detective with the miami police and leads the csi squad
Added 1 year ago by guest, 0 points
41.
Frank Cannon
-11 points - added 3 years ago by pxc0 -
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