The first volume of Paul Pope's seminal classic now in a new edition!

Discover the indie sci-fi epic that broke new ground in graphic novels with Total THB, Volume 1.

Mars is a planet divided. In the north, the bohemian Plutonium City teems with music and art. In the south, the people of Velo City are stifled by the ever-tightening grip of an oppressive bureaucracy. And it is in Velo City that we find HR Watson, the sheltered daughter of a wealthy industrialist, and THB, her loyal but enigmatic bodyguard, who can expand from a tiny rubber ball to a nine-foot-tall humanoid with just a splash of water. To HR, THB is a novelty—a strange new toy of dubious value. But when she finds herself in the crosshairs of her father’s enemies, HR will quickly discover the true extent of THB’s power.

Over thirty years since its debut, the world of THB continues to inspire loyal readership and critical acclaim. Now for the first time, New York Times–bestselling author and Eisner Award–winner Paul Pope’s sprawling, self-published vision is gathered in three definitive editions, featuring remastered original art and exclusive new material.

About the artist:

Paul Pope is an American author-artist living in NYC. He has had three books on the New York Times bestseller list, including Battling Boy Vol 1, which appeared at #1 on its debut. He has garnered a Reuben Award for Best Comic Book, a Harvey Award, and four Eisner Awards. His work has been translated into many languages, and his second art monograph, the 336-page oversized PulpHope2, was released through Archaia Books in 2025.