Goliath

In the desolate no man's land between the camp of the Philistines and the Israelites sits the bewildered giant Goliath. He does not understand what is happening to him or what he is doing there. Unlike in the Bible, Goliath in this surprising interpretation of the story is not a battle-hungry, brutal warrior, but a calm, unassuming man who prefers to fulfill administrative duties in the army. The daily threats he is required to make against the enemy army overwhelm him, and ultimately, his physical size becomes his downfall. By telling the biblical story of David and Goliath from the giant's perspective, Tom Gould not only restores Goliath's humanity but also turns our worldview upside down. Through Gould's laconic, minimalist drawing and storytelling style, along with his dry, sardonic humor, the narrative gains depth.