Judge — July 1932 — page 10: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Judge" Cartoon: "Judge" This six-panel satirical comic by Roy Byrnes depicts a judge's interaction with a group of men in top hats (appearing to be businessmen or politicians) and two women in long dresses (shaded, suggesting they represent justice or authority figures). The narrative appears to show the judge progressively losing control of the situation. The men initially present themselves respectfully, but progressively become more assertive or disruptive. By the final panels, there's chaos—with what appears to be celebrations or explosions—suggesting the judge's authority has been completely undermined or overwhelmed. The satire likely critiques judicial ineffectiveness against powerful interests or corruption, showing how figures of authority (the judge) are ultimately powerless against determined wrongdoers or special interests.