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AN ORIGINAL GRAPHIC NOVEL BY ERIC YOUNG

Before history.
Beyond human.

Enter the forgotten dawn of humanity, where ancient powers awaken, empires rise, and the first legends are forged.

MYTH. IMAGINATION. REBELLION.A world taking shape, one page at a time.
Empire of Giants cover by Eric Young: Rhyden holding a living sword, surrounded by fireEMPIRE OF GIANTS / COVER ART

01 / THE WORLD

Power makes a giant.
Choice makes a hero.

In the forgotten dawn of humanity, an empire hunts down those who have been marked by mysterious Runes. A Promethean warrior named Rhyden must protect two orphaned children whose gifts could change everything.

With the alchemist Thornn, he must reach Lord Enoch before the Emperor can claim their power.

Empire of Giants is an independent fantasy graphic novel written and illustrated by Eric Young. It is an exploration of myth, power, responsibility, and what we become when we reach beyond our limits.

02 / READ THE COMIC

Step inside the pages.

The story begins here.
Read all 32 pages of Chapter 1, free.

Chapter 1 page 1Chapter 1 page 2Chapter 1 page 3OPEN THE READER · 32 PAGES
CHAPTER 01 / COMPLETE CHAPTERRead Chapter 1
CHAPTER 02 / PAGES 1–9 AVAILABLERead Chapter 2

03 / CREATING THE COMIC

Watch a world
come into being.

Go behind the pages of Empire of Giants. Watch Eric draw the comic and share the ideas, challenges, and discoveries along the way.

Watch the full playlist on YouTube ↗ERIC YOUNG / @ERICYOUNGART

04 / THE SHOP · NOW LIVE

Bring a piece of
the world home.

Art prints and apparel are now available in the official Empire of Giants shop. Bring the artwork home and support the graphic novel.

Visit the shop

THE STORY IS ONLY BEGINNING

Be part of the journey.

New comic pages. Notes from the sketchbook.
Worldbuilding videos and future releases.

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THE SKETCHBOOK

Explore the world behind the story.

Drawings, characters, factions, and lore from Empire of Giants.

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