The subversive adventures of Mr. Block

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Mr. Block is a comic from the early 1900s following someone that might seem eerily familiar, named Mr. Block. This comic was created by Ernest Riebe for the still running International Worker, a newspaper published by the Industrial Workers of the World. The IWW is an international syndicalist union who believe workers run the world. They have existed since 1909, with famous organizers like Mother Jones as founding members. While this community is focused on Mr. Block, all IWW comics are welcome!

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Mr. Block tries the courts (lemmy.world)

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Panel 1:

Mr. Block: Some knocker told me that a poor man hasn't a chance in the courts against the rich man. It's a lie! There is justice before the law under the American flag and-

Panel 2:

Mr. Block severely injured in a hit-and-run: Outch! I will sue you for damages!

Panel 3:

Lawyer: All kinds of bones broken and internal injuries besides. Fine! That makes a nice case.

Mr. Block: I will get justice alright.

Panel 4:

Lawyer 2 years later: The case is decided in your favor Mr. Block.

Mr. Block: Hurray for justice

Panel 5:

Lawyer: 100 dollar damages. My fee is 95. Leaves you 5 Mr. Block

Panel 6-7:

Mr. Block stares in contempt at the settlement

Mr. Block angrily looks at the US flag on his shoulder, as patriotism vents from his blockhead

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