A complete, restored issue of Judge from 1886-05-22 — all 16 pages of color political cartoons and topical humor, free to page through at comicbooks.com.

On the cover: # Analysis of Judge Magazine Page, May 22, 1886 This page features a two-panel cartoon titled "Behind the Scenes: David Taps Grover's Ego" by Dave Hill and Cleveland (artist signatures visible). The cartoon appears to satirize **President Grover Cleveland**, using the biblical David-and-Goliath metaphor. The left panel shows a small figure (David) confronting a large man in formal dress (representing Cleveland/Goliath). The right panel depicts the aftermath, with the smaller figure having apparently "tapped" or struck the larger one. The satire likely mocks Cleveland's ego or a recent political controversy. The "behind the scenes" framing suggests the cartoon reveals hidden political machinations. The biblical reference implies David's underdog victory, suggesting critics believed someone small or unlikely could challenge the President's authority or pride. Specific contemporary events referenced remain unclear without additional historical context.

🖼️ Every page has a plain-English note on what you’re looking at — the figures, the references, the point of the satire.

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