Judge — August 1936 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# Judge Magazine - August 1936: "Dictators Number" This is the cover of Judge's special "Dictators Number" from August 1936, priced at 15 cents. The artwork satirizes contemporary authoritarian leaders through exaggerated caricature. On the right, a figure in military uniform with a swastika armband appears to be a caricature of Adolf Hitler, depicted in a menacing pose. On the left, a rotund, crude caricature holds what appears to be children, likely representing a dictator's exploitation or control of populations. The large "JUDGE" letters dominating the cover underscore the magazine's satirical mission. This was published during the rise of fascism in Europe, when American satirical publications actively mocked Hitler and other authoritarian leaders. The exaggerated, dehumanizing style was typical of 1930s political cartooning.