A complete, restored issue of Judge from 1888 — all 72 pages of color political cartoons and topical humor, free to page through at comicbooks.com.

On the cover: # "Natural Gas from Judge" This appears to be a cover or advertisement for *Judge* magazine (priced at 25 cents) published by Judge Publishing Co. in New York. The illustration depicts well-dressed figures in early 20th-century attire gathered outdoors near a tent, with city skyline visible in the background. The title "Natural Gas from Judge" suggests satirical commentary, likely using "gas" (slang for nonsense or hot air) to mock something contemporary. The figures' elaborate costumes and the theatrical staging suggest the cartoon ridicules pretension or foolishness among the upper classes or political figures of the era. Without additional context about the specific issue date, the precise target of satire remains unclear, though the visual composition suggests social or political mockery typical of *Judge*'s satirical approach.

🖼️ 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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