Judge — November 16, 1912 — page 3: what you’re looking at

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# "Judges Deville" - Page Analysis This satirical page from *Judge* magazine presents a dark fantasy titled "Judges Deville," combining multiple grotesque scenes critiquing American society and institutions. The central demonic figure with a crescent moon suggests references to Middle Eastern or "foreign" anxieties. Surrounding panels depict disturbing scenarios: executions ("In big dark cell awaiting execution"), forgotten graves, and institutional corruption. Text fragments like "Nobody loves ME" and "Gone but not forgotten" suggest commentary on social injustice and forgotten victims—possibly referencing capital punishment or wrongful convictions. The bottom scene shows what appears to be judicial proceedings, implying critique of the legal system's failures or corruption. The overall tone satirizes American courts and justice as hellish and indifferent to human suffering, though specific historical context remains unclear without publication date.