Before revision: History Benjamin Franklin's Join, or Die (May 9, 1754), credited as the first cartoon published in an American newspaper Editorial cartoons The English satirist and editorial cartoonist William Hogarth, who emerged in the 18th century, poked fun at contemporary politics and customs; illustrations in such style are often referred to as "Hogarthian".The British Museum.
After revision: History Editorial cartoons The English satirist and editorial cartoonist William Hogarth, who emerged in the 18th century, poked fun at contemporary politics and customs; illustrations in such style are often referred to as "Hogarthian".The British Museum.