Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, May 1923 · page 68 of 68
Captain Billy's Whiz Bang #45 — page 68: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertisement page**, not a political cartoon. It announces the availability of *Whiz Bang* magazine through various retail channels and direct subscription. The page features the magazine's **mascot: a cartoon devil or imp figure** (rendered in red and black), which appears to be the publication's recurring brand symbol. The text emphasizes widespread distribution ("Everywhere!") and pricing: 25 cents for single copies at hotels and newsstands, 30 cents on trains, or $2.50 yearly by direct subscription. This pricing structure reflects early 20th-century magazine economics. The decorative Art Deco-style border with geometric patterns was typical of the era's design aesthetics. Without additional context, the specific satirical content of *Whiz Bang* itself isn't evident from this page alone—it functions purely as a sales announcement.