Judge — December 26, 1931 — page 11: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Judge" - Pete Comic Strip This is a twelve-panel comic strip titled "Judge" (with the artist signature "Corussell" visible) depicting a character identified as "Pete" engaged in ice fishing. The narrative shows Pete attempting to fish through a hole in ice, progressing through various comedic mishaps: he struggles with his fishing rod, gets tangled in his line, battles with what appears to be a large fish or creature, and ultimately experiences an explosive finale in the final panels where everything—Pete, his equipment, and debris—are sent flying. The humor derives from slapstick physical comedy typical of early 20th-century satirical magazines, with escalating chaos and exaggerated reactions. Without additional historical context about the character "Pete" or contemporary references, the specific political or social satire remains unclear.