Goliath

In Goliath, published by Reprodukt from 2012, Tom Gauld reimagines the biblical tale of David and Goliath from the perspective of the giant himself. Written and drawn by Gauld, with additional writing by Nicolas Mahler, this single-issue comic strips away the epic heroism, focusing instead on the quiet, bureaucratic mundanity of Goliath’s life as a Philistine warrior. Gauld’s signature minimalist linework and deadpan humor turn a familiar story into a poignant meditation on duty, loneliness, and the small tragedies of history. It’s a spare, witty, and quietly moving work that showcases Gauld’s distinctive voice in contemporary graphic storytelling.