Judge — January 11, 1913 — page 13: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This single-page political cartoon uses traditional fairy tales and folklore to satirize contemporary fears. The sequential panels reference: 1. "The Invisible Years in the Dark" - depicts someone cowering 2. "The Salesman, Man the Wolf at His Door" - represents economic anxiety 3. "The Irish Bull Dares the Alchemist" - unclear reference 4. "We All the Coward with Our Fellow" - appears to show social pressure 5. The final panel shows a dark silhouette (possibly representing the Devil or a feared figure) among a crowd, captioned "But Who Gives a Hoot For the Devil?" The overall theme suggests how common people harbor various fears—supernatural, financial, social—yet paradoxically dismiss ultimate danger. This likely critiques either public paranoia or apathy toward genuine threats. The "FEAR" title emphasizes the psychological subject matter of Judge magazine's satirical commentary.