Daredevil, trapped on Owl’s helicopter as it crashed into
the Hudson River, is now sinking to the bottom, his thoughts on Karen Page.
Elsewhere, Owl gloats over his victory, defeating Daredevil. And Karen faints
in the TV studio, watching Daredevil go to his doom on the news program. Her
agent Phil Hichok carries her away to get her some air….
As DD settles to the bottom, Black Widow dives into the
water, having spied DD’s plunge and knowing it is destiny that put her there at
that time. While she searches for DD in the murk, she ponders the possible jinx
or curse on her that leads men to their deaths. She finds DD, noting bubbles
escaping from his mouth and his eyes opening, and brings him to the surface.
Soon, DD awakens and, reasoning that the police must think he is dead, decides
to let it stay that way for now. He also realizes his billy club is missing as
he runs off. Natasha is surprised that he did not acknowledge her presence since
he must have seen her and concludes that DD must be ashamed to have been
rescued by a woman….
Meanwhile, Owl is being rebuked by Mister Kline for trying
to kill Daredevil instead of capturing him as ordered. Owl bristles at his
genius not being appreciated so Kline cuts ties with him and moves on to his
next scheme. Owl likewise wallows in self-pity while planning his next caper….
Phil has brought Karen back to consciousness and confesses
his feelings for her. She responds with an embrace….
Mister Kline reports to his superior that he has brought
Black Widow into play, hoping a romantic entanglement may be precipitated,
neutralizing Daredevil. Plus, the blackmail seems to be working on Foggy Nelson
and soon he may be the Governor of New York under their control. Kline unmasks,
revealing he’s a robot, now to be known as the Assassin….
Foggy Nelson is in his office late at night when he hears
Daredevil enter. DD declines all offers of help until he collapses while trying
to leave….
At the same time, the Owl and his gang crash a huge vehicle
into the Treasury Building, firing knockout darts at the security guards. A few
blocks away, Natasha and Ivan hear the ruckus and she cuts short her bank
consultation and heads for the action. So Black Widow shows up as Owl and gang
are looting the vault. While Foggy is out of the room, DD hears the police
sirens and jumps out of the window atop a taxi, heading for the robbery. He
arrives just as the Owl seems to have overcome Black Widow, leaping on his foe
and smacking around the villain and his minions, delivering the decisive blow
to Owl….
Epilogue: The police arrive and are directed to the subdued
baddies. Natahsa indicates she is still annoyed over DD’s snub earlier but DD
faints at this point. Natasha reminds herself not to get too involved because
of the possible curse. Meanwhile, Kline broods over Owl’s failure, doffs his
coat and walks into a brightly lit background to choose the Silent Ones as it
is time for those who sleep….
Characters: Black Widow, Daredevil, Foggy Nelson, Ivan
Give that special marvelite a timely gift
Story #2The Sinister Space Trap
Writer:
Larry Ivie.
Penciler/Inker:
.
Synopsis
Reprinted from STRANGE TALES #132.