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Cover Story

The stories behind New Yorker covers.

Madame President: The Cover That Never Was

If Kamala Harris had won.

Barry Blitt’s “Two’s a Crowd”

Elon Musk takes center stage.

Roz Chast’s “Game Show”

The cartoonist depicts celebrities of the more ordinary, personal sort.

Diana Ejaita’s “Midnight Moments”

The magical blur of New Year’s Eve.

Kate Beaton’s “A Murder Mystery”

Take a closer look at the cover of the annual Cartoons & Puzzles Issue.

Eric Drooker’s “A Seasonal Delivery”

Santa Claus—he’s just like the rest of us.

John Cuneo’s “Garden Party”

The Knicks are making a joyful comeback.

Tom Toro’s “Incognito”

Putting on a friendly face.

Javier Mariscal’s “Desk with a View”

Sudden glimpses of urban artistry.

Barry Blitt’s “Back with a Vengeance”

Donald J. Trump’s second term.