TOTAL THB, VOLUME 1 introduces Paul Pope’s sprawling science-fiction epic set on a colonized Mars, where a hyper-consumerist society struggles beneath a corporate boot. The narrative follows Dasin, a teenage champion of the street, and the mysterious heroine H-Bomb, who possesses powers derived from the ubiquitous, hallucinogenic “T.H.B.” substance. Pope crafts a dense world that blends high fashion, kinetic action, and political corruption, channeling the stylistic energy of both Japanese manga and European comics. This volume collects early, influential chapters of Pope’s long-running series, establishing its unique aesthetic—a blend of raw vitality and meticulous graphic design. The story is a visual treatise on youthful rebellion, technological malaise, and the persistent desire for freedom in a visually aggressive, suffocatingly stylish future.
TOTAL THB, VOLUME 1
