Judge — September 5, 1931 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Judge" Comic: "Judge" and "Pete" This is a sequential comic strip by C.O. Russell showing a character (presumably "Judge," the titular figure) repeatedly encountering a "New York" sign while attempting to hitchhike or travel. The strip progresses through twelve panels as Judge encounters various vehicles and situations along a roadside. The satire appears to mock someone's futile attempts to reach or leave New York, with each panel showing fresh frustration or comedic setback. The "New York" signs function as visual anchors emphasizing the location's significance or the character's stuck situation. Without additional context about the specific historical moment Judge magazine published this, the exact political target remains unclear, though it likely satirizes contemporary travel difficulties, urban congestion, or perhaps specific New York City politics or characters recognizable to 1920s-1930s readers.