BTX TPB (2004-2010 Tokyopop) comic books 1970 or later

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Kurumada. Young man meets giant robot in the tradition of Gundam and Macross! Kotaro Takamiya creates a robot with an extremely powerful A.I. and is taken captive by the Machine Empire. In order to save him, his brother Teppei must awaken the legendary B'tX. Together they battle their way into the Machine Empire to rescue Kotaro against impossible odds! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Kurumada. Continuing his quest to rescue his brother, Teppei and X come face to face with one of the Machine Empire's Four Spirit Generals. Teppei and X don't stand a chance against him, as X has been unable to reach full power. Meanwhile, Kotaro is faced with destruction that will be wrought by the B't Raphaello if he does not join the Machine Empire and help them stop him! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Kurumada. Teppei and X have faced many dangers and fought many foes in their journey to rescue Teppei's brother. Now, they must tackle their toughest opponent yet-each other! Caught in Camilla's illusion, the duo must battle to the death in this action-packed volume of B'TX. With friends like these, who needs enemies!?! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Kurumada. Teppei continues his battle with the Shinigami and is nearly defeated. Even worse, Teppei's pride is shattered when Foh tells him that his skills are inferior and that he will die in due time unless he improves them. Meanwhile, Kotaro has incurred the wrath of Misha, has been thrust into Under Hell, from whence no man returns! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Kurumada. Bouncing Back from a B'T-ing! Teppei and X have been on the receiving end of a few good beatings, but they have never been out for the count. Fully healed, repaired, and working as a team, they're out to prove that two heads are better then one. But will that be enough when they come face to face with their next opponent, a hydra-like B'T with nine heads?! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Kurumada. Will the B'T go on? Teppei and X are caught between a rock and a hard place when they face Misurimu and the stone-eyed gaze of his menacing B'T. The situation becomes grave when the daring duo are turned into sand! Will a ray of hope shine on our heroes before they're washed away for all eternity? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Kurumada. As the traveling trio of Hokuto, Teppei and Foh come face-to-face with the army of Quatro, Foh orders his companions to the next point while he deals with this current opponent. Although Hokuto and Teppei agree to Foh's request, Teppei soon learns that Quatro and Foh used to be best buds - what will happen when these friends fight? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Kurumada. When former friends lock in mortal combat, it's do or die for Foh and Quatro! Battered and bruised from Quatro's attack, Foh may not be able to last much longer. When he receives a call from Teppei admitting that he has some sins to confess, Foh decides to risk everything on one final move. All the while Teppei is having his own troubles as he faces off with the nightmarish Meimu! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Kurumada. Teppei doesn't know what to do when Meimu appears and sends him into a deep sleep. In this dream world Teppei sees Kotaro chopping the heads off of young women. When Teppei tries to stop him he is stabbed in the chest by the sword. Hokuto has been monitoring Teppei's vital signs and sees that his heart has stopped. If Teppei can't find a way out of this nightmare he'll face the eternal slumber! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Kurumada. Could this be the end for Karen? The battle continues in mid-air while back in prison, Kotaro is rounding up the others to plot an escape from Raphaello, but how? Teppei and Foh come upon their 10th Point in the Area, Serome. Something is not right...something has changed them and it definitely isn't for the better! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Kurumada. As Teppei, Foh and Hokuto attack one another under Salome's mind control, we get a glimpse into the Dancing Princess' devastating childhood. But while our heroes duke it out, another adversary appears on the scene: Juggler, whose kill total is climbing, and whose bloodthirsty eyes are on Teppei and company! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Kurumada. B'T 'em at the their own game! New foes are on the horizon-Sapphire makes a glittering trophy of everyone, while Raphaello undergoes a mysterious transformation. Will Raphaello finally become unstoppable? Who will survive this round to make it to the next point?! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Kurumada. Time is running short for Teppei and Foh. Hokuto has ten minutes to outsmart the genius Dr. Poe in a battle of wits and save his friends from the Cosmic Cube before they are banished to an alternate dimension. Matters grow worse when Max is assaulted by a computer virus that threatens to delete all his programming! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 15 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Kurumada. Foh helps Gai remember his mother just before Gai dies... Wishing everyone would realize that love is the first and ultimate truth, Misha tries to get Nasha to be reborn into a new healthy body, but she refuses and we learn that Misha lost his kind heart. But as heavy as that is, it may be the least of their worries, as Karen is going to have to save her sister and Foh's orphans from rogue Ryucon soldiers!! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 15 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Kurumada. Foh helps Gai remember his mother just before Gai dies... Wishing everyone would realize that love is the first and ultimate truth, Misha tries to get Nasha to be reborn into a new healthy body, but she refuses and we learn that Misha lost his kind heart. But as heavy as that is, it may be the least of their worries, as Karen is going to have to save her sister and Foh's orphans from rogue Ryucon soldiers!! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 16 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Kurumada. Teppei and Kotaro are reunited and fight together against the seemingly invincible Raphaello. We learn why Misha and Nasha are aiding the Machine Emperor just before they give their lives to aid the brothers. The Machine Emperor is eventually defeated, but no one has the energy left to safely return to Earth, but B'tx sacrifices himself to make sure the brothers get back safely!! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.