Judge — December 14, 1929 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Judge Comic Page Analysis This page contains two separate comic strips: "Judge" (top) and "Pete" (bottom). The "Judge" strip appears to depict a series of urban street scenes involving what looks like a jewelry store robbery or theft ("Giffiny's Jewel" visible in first panel), with police and civilians responding to the crime. The narrative follows the incident's progression through the city. The "Pete" strip below uses exaggerated animal characters (appearing to be devils or imps) in domestic situations, likely satirizing everyday human behavior or social situations through absurdist humor. Both strips use the visual storytelling format typical of early 20th-century comic strips. Without clearer context about specific dates or contemporary events, the exact political or social references remain unclear, though the "Judge" strip's crime narrative suggests commentary on urban crime or law enforcement.