A complete, restored issue of Judge from 1888-07-14 — all 16 pages of color political cartoons and topical humor, free to page through at comicbooks.com.

On the cover: # Analysis of Judge Magazine Cover, July 14, 1888 This political cartoon satirizes the 1888 presidential campaign, depicting Democratic and "Mugwump Press" figures confronted by Harrison's military record. The central monument displays Harrison's accomplishments: Civil War service, raising a regiment, commanding under General Hooker, and serving as U.S. Senator from Indiana. The cartoon mocks Democratic critics as "petty mud-slingers" unable to match Harrison's substantial resume. "Cleveland's Shady Record" appears at top-left, suggesting the incumbent president's vulnerabilities. The grotesque figures surrounding the monument represent hostile press elements attempting to undermine Harrison through personal attacks rather than substantive policy debate. The satire defends Republican Benjamin Harrison by contrasting his legitimate credentials against what Judge portrayed as Democratic mudslinging tactics.

🖼️ 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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