There is something so magical and almost unreal about the story of David and Goliath. As the world has used this story as a metaphor for many unfathomable battles, where one side looks like they were facing unsurmountable odds. Sometimes life may seem this way for most of us, especially when sees “the system” working against them. This is particularly true of many battles in the various wars throughout history.

One of the foremost skirmishes which was immortalized in a certain movie, was the battle of Thermopylae. One side felt that though they were outnumbered, they still could win despite the impending doom that was awaiting. Needless to say, it is always inspiring when we see our hero come through the other end. In the third issue of Grayhat, we find our titular hero facing a foe mightier than anything he faced while learning of a new world.

We find Grayhat and Bea in the middle of a philosophical argument with a blue giant, one that could easily destroy them both, but entertains Grayhat’s notions instead.  As the reader and Grayhat both find out about why the giant looked for Bird in the first place and just how did Grayhat’s cohort offend the blue giant.  Out of nowhere, they are transported back to where Bird is and quite a surprise awaits them all, a floating ship, with a fully manned crew. By issue’s end, they are taken to a place called Lumeria, where they find the one they called Bellows who can help defeat the dragon.

Overall, an excellent issue which dips more in the esoteric mythology of the book than any other issue. The story by J.R.Beirens is funny and entertaining. The art by Beirens is simply gorgeous. Altogether, the best issue of the series thus far.

Story: J.R. Beirens Art: J.R. Beirens
Story: 9.0 Art: 9.0 Overall: 9.0 Recommendation: Buy