Judge, 1926-01-16 · page 35 of 36
Judge — January 16, 1926 — page 35: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a reader-participation contest page, not political satire. Judge magazine invited readers to complete an unfinished comic strip for $25. The three existing panels show small cartoon characters (appearing to be elves or imps in period clothing) climbing a rope or rope-like object on a mountainside. Panel three depicts them apparently falling or tumbling downward in distress, with motion lines suggesting chaos. The humor premise is unclear from the image alone—it could involve the characters' fate, an unexpected twist, or slapstick consequences. Readers were asked to supply the fourth panel's conclusion (the blank space on the right) to complete the joke. This was a common early-20th-century magazine engagement strategy, combining reader participation with humor and modest monetary incentive. The contest closed January 25, with winners published February 13.
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DRAW YOUR OWN CONCLUSIONS! JUDGE will pay $25 for the funniest ending to this Comic Strip You do not have to be an artist. The winning ending will be selected to the D. Y. O. C. Editor, of Junce, 627 West 43d Street, New for its originality of idea, humor, and cleverness in drawing. York, N. Y Professional artists are barred. Draw your ending, in ink, on Send’as many “endings” as you wish, but none will be returned white paper, the same size as Space No. 4; or if you prefer, make Contest closes January 25. Winning ending appears in the your sketch right on No. 4 space, cut it out (No. 4 only) and mail — issue of February 13 Contest No. 25 comicbooks.com