Judge — March 10, 1923 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# "The Spook!" - Judge Magazine, March 10, 1928 This is the cover illustration for a "Mystery Number" issue of Judge magazine. The image depicts a ghostly, translucent white figure looming menacingly over a frightened boy in what appears to be a dark, confined space—likely a basement or cellar. The cartoon plays on the classic American tradition of ghost stories and supernatural pranks, particularly the practice of scaring children with ghost costumes. The "spook" refers to both the literal ghost figure and the playful mischief of someone in costume attempting to frighten others. This appears to be promotional artwork for the issue's mystery-themed content rather than political satire. The dramatic lighting and composition emphasize the horror/thriller aesthetic popular in 1920s entertainment.