Judge — April 19, 1924 — page 9: what you’re looking at

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# "Tough Luck" - Judge Magazine Comic Strip This is a wordless comic strip showing various scenes of misfortune and bad luck. The narrative appears to follow characters experiencing a series of mishaps: people at dining tables with food disasters, conflicts breaking out, individuals being struck or falling, and general chaos and slapstick confusion. The comic uses physical comedy and sequential art to illustrate the concept of "tough luck"—bad fortune befalling the characters through various accidents and unfortunate circumstances. The style is characteristic of early-to-mid 20th century American comic illustration, relying on exaggerated expressions and dynamic poses to convey humor through visual storytelling rather than dialogue. The signature reads "MILT GROSS," a prolific cartoonist known for his physical comedy style in comics and animation.