Judge — April 25, 1931 — page 12: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Judge Comic: "Judge" and "Pete" This is a 12-panel satirical comic strip by G.D. Russell showing two caricatured figures in formal attire (top hats and coats) in what appears to be an urban setting. The characters engage in an escalating physical confrontation, progressing from conversation to argument to fighting, culminating in one character being kicked. The figures appear to represent political or social types—their exaggerated features and formal dress suggest they're meant as satirical commentary on specific public figures or social classes, likely judges or legal/political authorities given the page title "JUDGE." However, without additional context or clearer identification of the specific individuals being caricatured, the precise political reference remains unclear. The humor derives from the visual slapstick escalation and the characters' pompous appearance contrasted with their undignified brawling.