The Wasp — 1878 — page 235: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a 12-panel sequential comic strip about a mischievous crow causing havoc. The crow steals berries, scatters dishes, destroys eggs, disrupts breakfast, creates chaos at the dinner table, and generally wreaks havoc in a household while being chased by its human inhabitants. The comic appears to be pure entertainment rather than political satire—a humorous narrative about a destructive bird's antics told through illustration and accompanying verse. Each panel advances the story of escalating mayhem, with no apparent reference to contemporary political figures or events. This represents *The Wasp's* lighter content, offering readers comedic relief alongside the magazine's typically satirical offerings.