The cartoon depicts Donald Trump with a snake body coiled around the Statue of Liberty's raised arm while his head bites the torch. A sign labels 2025 as the year of the snake. The image responds to ongoing debates over executive actions and institutional norms in the early months of the second Trump administration. The visual metaphor centers on the tension between presidential power and foundational symbols of American governance.
Peter Kuper's illustration captures an urban alien encounter where a small extraterrestrial, holding a device, steps down from a UFO toward a masked man gesturing in a cityscape. The speech bubble delivers dry election humor: 'You may want to wait and ask again in November.' This sci-fi political cartoon plays on the classic 'take me to your leader' trope, tying it to the 2020 election cycle visible in the date. The masked man adds a timely layer, reflecting the era's realities without overstepping into speculation. Composition keeps it simple, with blue tones enhancing the night scene and buildings in the background framing the interaction neatly.
A 2009 cartoon by Bob Englehart depicts two people in full hazmat suits at a Halloween party declaring they are not in costume. The image responds directly to the active H1N1 swine flu outbreak that fall. Other guests appear in standard costumes including a cowboy, devil, and Frankenstein monster. The scene underscores public anxiety over the virus spreading at social events. The Hartford Courant published the work on October 30, 2009, as health officials urged precautions during the holiday season.
