Black-and-white illustrated crowd of diverse people with varied hairstyles, ages, and expressions, drawn in a simple cartoon style.
The "rabble rousers" gather for Mayor Katie Wilson's inauguration.(Illustration: Brett Hamil)
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DOOM LOOP: The Reversal

Brett visits City Hall to witness the inauguration of a new mayor in this special edition of DOOM LOOP.
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Black-and-white cartoon of a crowd gathered inside City Hall, seen from behind, with handwritten text above reading ‘I arrived at City Hall for the inauguration of Mayor Katie Wilson.’
Black-and-white cartoon of two officials seated at microphones during a public meeting, with handwritten text above criticizing officials for shutting down public comment and calling for protesters’ arrests.
Black-and-white cartoon of two disgruntled officials speaking, with handwritten captions stating they were voted out and resigned, and speech bubbles referencing failed ethics rule changes and dismissive remarks.
Black-and-white cartoon of a diverse crowd filling City Hall, with handwritten text above stating it is now full of the people officials tried to silence.
Black-and-white cartoon of several supporters listening, with handwritten text noting the unlikely political reversal and a speech bubble describing surprise at a mayoral candidate’s low initial odds.
Black-and-white cartoon of a person speaking with a companion, with handwritten text describing surprise on primary night and referencing Kalshi, a prediction betting market.
Black-and-white cartoon of a speaker at a podium with supporters holding campaign signs behind them, with handwritten text stating they have spent their career organizing people excluded from official political narratives.
Black-and-white cartoon of a newly elected mayor speaking into a microphone, with handwritten text above reading ‘But now I’m the mayor.’
Black-and-white cartoon of a mayor speaking at a podium with inclusive text above about belonging and dignity, while a supporter holding a child stands nearby with a sign reading ‘Good luck, Mayor!’
Black-and-white multi-panel cartoon illustrating a political reversal at City Hall, showing public meetings, protests, supporters, and a grassroots organizer becoming mayor, with handwritten narration emphasizing civic participation, accountability, and belonging.

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