Judge, 1918-07-27 · page 3 of 36
Judge — July 27, 1918 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This July 1918 cartoon by Charles Sarks depicts "The Hun" (a dehumanizing WWI-era term for Germans) as a grotesque, demonic figure performing a grotesque dance atop a shield. The caricature wields a sword while appearing triumphant, surrounded by radiating lines spelling "KULTUR"—likely mocking German claims of cultural superiority. Below the figure lies a pile of corpses and destruction, suggesting the human cost of German militarism. The cartoon equates German "peace" proposals with barbarism and continued violence rather than genuine reconciliation. Published in July 1918, near WWI's end, this reflects American propaganda portraying Germany as inherently aggressive and uncivilized, delegitimizing German peace initiatives before the armistice in November.
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Ccibs16722 JUL 25 1918 Volume 75 J U D G E Number 1919 $5.00 a Year . 10 Cents a Copy — | Entered at th New York, Jury 27, 1918 Drawn by Cuarces Sarka Tue Hun’s Peace Dance comicbooks.com