Daredevil #20 Marvel (1966) 4.5 VG+ John Romita art | Stan Lee story

Writers: Stan Lee

Artists: Frank Giacoia, Gene Colan, John Romita, Sam Rosen

Characters: Daredevil, Foggy Nelson, Judge Lewis, Karen Page, Owl

Matt Murdock captured by the Owl! Why is the Owl insisting on a mock trial for Judge Lewis? And will Matt Murdock be able to uphold justice in the face of villainy? Daredevils secret identity nearly revealed!Daredevil interrupts a gang of men who are waiting, after dark, at Nelson Murdock, looking for the blind lawyer. Scaring them off, Daredevil races home, anticipating the gang’s arrival at Matt’s apartment. There, the thugs tell Matt that he is required to represent a client in court.Matt is then flown to the Owl’s Aerie where he learns that he is to represent the Judge that previously convicted the Owl (after Daredevil 3) in a trial, set up seemingly for the Owl’s own amusement. The jury for this court is made up purely of ex-convicts.Barely has Matt begun his defence, when the Owl, as judge, passes the sentence of death on the Judge. However, enjoying being in control of the trial, he rescinds and lets Matt mount a proper defence. Matt persuades the Owl to allow him to bring a…