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Satirical magazine Judge first published

When
1881
Where
United States
Episodes
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The satirical magazine Judge was first published in the United States on October 29, 1881. It was launched by artists who had left the rival Puck, including cartoonist James Albert Wales, dime novels publisher Frank Tousey, and author George H. Jessop. The first printing occurred during the Long Depression.

Episodes

  1. 1881-10-29 · United StatesFirst Publication

    Judge was first published in the United States on October 29, 1881, during the Long Depression.

Background and detail

Background. Judge was a weekly satirical magazine published in the United States from 1881 to 1947. The first printing of Judge was on October 29, 1881, during the Long Depression. The magazine was launched by artists who had left the rival Puck.

Founders. The founders of Judge included cartoonist James Albert Wales, dime novels publisher Frank Tousey, and author George H. Jessop. These individuals were artists who had left the rival Puck to launch the new magazine.

People involved

Sources

  1. Judge (magazine) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24

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