[3] Despite the film's title, writer/executive producer Gerald Di Pego has stated that the idea of having the Hulk actually go on trial was never even discussed.

Unbeknownst to him, the city is under the control of a powerful underworld crime boss named Wilson Fisk but is also protected by a mysterious black-clad crimefighter known as Daredevil.

Fisk plans a meeting of underworld crime bosses in order to propose the consolidation of their operations into a syndicate, with himself as chairman.

Matt tells David about his origins and reveals that he has an ally on the police force who provides him with information relating to criminal activity.

Using his training as a medical doctor, David treats Matt and spreads a cover story about his injuries being the result of falling down stairs.

Jack Kirby had already made an uncredited cameo appearance in the 1979 Incredible Hulk episode "No Escape".

Though it did not succeed in giving birth to a Daredevil television series, The Trial of the Incredible Hulk garnered very high ratings.

The most common criticisms were the absence of the Hulk himself from the final act and the misleading title (the "trial" only takes place in a dream sequence).