A complete, restored issue of Judge from 1887-03-12 — all 24 pages of color political cartoons and topical humor, free to page through at comicbooks.com.

On the cover: # Analysis of "Brave But Fool-Hardy" This *Judge* cartoon from March 12, 1887 depicts a bearded man (likely a Democratic political leader) running desperately from a fire while pursued by angry figures. The caption quotes him urging "Run for your lives, boys!" The satire targets Democratic Party leadership during a period of internal conflict. The fire and pursuing mob appear to represent consequences the Democrats face—possibly related to the party's divisive positions or failed policies. The "brave but fool-hardy" title suggests the leader's actions are simultaneously courageous yet strategically reckless. The small text block on the left contains commentary, though it's partially illegible. The overall message criticizes Democratic leadership as simultaneously bold and dangerously misguided, fleeing from the chaos they've created.

🖼️ 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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