Best Editorial Cartoons of the Year #1996

Edited by Charles Brooks, this 1996 annual gathers the sharpest political cartooning from across the year into one satisfying collection. Gary Brookins sets the tone with a cover depicting three suited figures — including a recognizable Uncle Sam — hesitantly approaching a road sign marked "Bosnia," suitcases in hand, capturing the cautious diplomatic mood of the mid-1990s with wit and economy. It's a snapshot of an era when editorial cartooning was at the height of its cultural influence, and the contents promise the same pointed humor from cartoonists nationwide.