Judge — July 18, 1931 — page 7: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Judge" Comic: "Pete" (Political Satire) This is a sequential comic strip titled "Pete" by C.D. Russell satirizing what appears to be judicial or legal proceedings. The narrative follows a character through various encounters with authority figures and law enforcement. The strip depicts Pete in conflict with officials—being questioned, arrested, or judged. The humor relies on slapstick physical comedy (characters falling, fighting) combined with commentary on legal systems or police conduct. Without clearer identifying marks or dates, the specific political target remains unclear. However, the repeated confrontations with uniformed authority and the final "Uncle Ben" reference suggest commentary on either crime, justice system corruption, or police abuse—common *Judge* magazine themes during the Gilded Age/Progressive Era.