Captain Billy's Whiz Bang #45 — page 4: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a title/dedication page from *Whiz Bang*, a satirical magazine. The page features: **The Image**: A sketch of a military officer in WWI-era uniform, signed "Cordially, Capt Billy." The officer wears a campaign hat, insignia, and appears to be sitting casually. **The Text**: The magazine is "Edited by a Spanish and World War Veteran and Dedicated to the Fighting Forces of the United States and Canada." A note announces an upcoming "New Whiz Bang Winter Annual—Follies of 1923-1924." **Context**: "Capt Billy" (Captain Billy Fawcett) founded *Whiz Bang* as a humor magazine for WWI veterans. This dedication page establishes the magazine's patriotic military credentials while promoting the upcoming annual issue. The casual sketch style reflects the magazine's irreverent, soldier-friendly humor aimed at post-war audiences.