Judge — August 27, 1927 — page 12: what you’re looking at

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# "It's a Long Lane" - Comic Strip Analysis This is a sequential comic strip depicting a slapstick narrative about automobile racing and competition. The story follows two rival racers: one labeled "GANG" and another competitor. The sequence shows: 1. Both racers competing in a race 2. A crash or collision occurring 3. One racer running out of fuel ("EMPTY!") 4. The stranded racer walking to a garage "4 miles" away 5. A dramatic explosion or fire destroying the other racer's vehicle The title "It's a Long Lane" suggests the moral that misfortune eventually catches up with everyone—here, the initially winning racer suffers catastrophic failure while his rival, though disadvantaged, survives. The humor derives from physical comedy, role reversals, and the ironic twist of fate in competitive racing contexts typical of 1920s-30s automotive satire.