Total THB, Volume 1

Total THB, Volume 1, serves as a comprehensive collection of Paul Pope’s visionary work, bringing together his influential short stories and illustrative experiments that helped define his distinct, kinetic style. The volume captures a career-long exploration of themes like urban alienation, youth culture, and high-energy science fiction, reflecting the same gritty, ink-heavy aesthetic that brought him international acclaim for his breakout graphic novel series, Batman: Year 100.

The design of this collection leans heavily into Pope’s background in European comics and underground zine culture, favoring bold, expressive line work and cinematic pacing. By aggregating scattered, hard-to-find works alongside new commentary, the book aims to provide both a retrospective for long-term fans and a foundational introduction for new readers. Upon its release, it was received as a significant archival effort that highlights the raw, improvisational energy that has made Pope one of the most recognizable voices in modern independent comics.