A complete, restored issue of Judge from 1888-06-16 — all 16 pages of color political cartoons and topical humor, free to page through at comicbooks.com.

On the cover: # Analysis of "A Doubtful Outlook" This June 1888 Judge cartoon satirizes the 1888 U.S. presidential election. The caption identifies the figure on the left as "Cleveland," referring to incumbent President Grover Cleveland. The cartoon depicts Cleveland as a devil or demonic creature being carried by what appears to be a political operative or supporter. The caption's question—"Now, shall I carry you, or will you carry me?"—suggests uncertainty about who controls the political outcome: whether Cleveland will be reelected or his supporter will determine the result. The chaotic scene with crowds in the background and scattered papers reinforces themes of political instability and backroom dealing. The satire mocks the murky nature of electoral politics and questions Cleveland's viability as a candidate heading into the general election against Republican Benjamin Harrison.

🖼️ 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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