Skybound has revealed that the 2025 Free Comics Day title “Transformers: Worst Bots Ever: Meat Ball Point” will be coming to FCBD on May 3rd. This special serves as a first look at the graphic novel, which will be released on July 9th.
This feature features the first appearance of our new favorite Decepticon, Ballpoint, created by Brian “Smitty” Smith (Beep, Bee, Jay) and Mars Jr. (Void Rivals cover artist).
“We’re thrilled to announce that Skybound’s first original Decepticon is officially the deadliest bot ever,” said Alex Antone, Skybound’s editorial director. “With ‘Ball Point,’ Smitty and Martz Jr. have created a heartfelt and hilarious character, and we can’t wait to show the world just how terrifying he is.”
Plus, writer Matt Braley (Disney’s Amphibia) and artist Ainsworth Linn give us an exclusive look at soon-to-be YA OGN phenomenon Family Force V, about our new favorite alien warring families, which will be released in June. Meet the most unexpected family of superheroes. From Comet Skybound in 2025.
LOS ANGELES, November 21, 2024 — Today, Skybound Comet and Image Comics are teaming up with leading toy and gaming company Hasbro to present Transformers: The Worst Ever on Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) on Saturday, May 3. announced that they will be publishing a special edition of “Bot”. , 2025. Celebrating the power of comics, this feature offers a first look at some of the year’s most anticipated graphic novels.
Featuring the first appearance of everyone’s favorite Decepticon, Ballpoint, this FCBD special is a preview of the upcoming OGN release Transformers: The Worst Bot Ever: Meet Ballpoint, which depicts the misadventures of a bot who is mightier than the sword. This is the beginning of a new OGN series. Brian “Smitty” Smith (Beep, Bee, Jay) and Mars Jr. (Void Rivals cover artist), released July 2025 For intermediate readers.
Plus, writer Matt Braley (Disney’s Amphibia) and artist Ainsworth Linn give us an exclusive look at soon-to-be YA OGN phenomenon Family Force V, about our new favorite alien warring families, which will be released in June. Meet the most unexpected family of superheroes. From Comet Skybound in 2025.
“We’re thrilled to announce that Skybound’s first original Decepticon is officially the deadliest bot ever,” said Alex Antone, Skybound’s editorial director. “With ‘Ball Point,’ Smitty and Martz Jr. have created a heartfelt and hilarious character, and we can’t wait to show the world just how terrifying he is.”
In Transformers: The Worst Bots Ever: Meet Ballpoint, Decepticons are known for being bad…but Ballpoint is truly the worst, and the biggest failure of them all. After his latest attempt to defeat the Autobots goes awry, he is permanently exiled from the evil Decepticons. Will Ballpoint be able to defeat the Autobots all by himself and prove his worth? Or will he continue to fail and realize that being the “best” is…more than meets the eye?
Earlier this week, Skybound also recently announced the Energon Universe Special for FCBD 2025. Discover three all-new stories from the Energon Universe, with surprising revelations about the worlds of GI Joe, Transformers, and Void Rivals from some of the biggest names in the comic book world. The story is written by Energon Universe talents Joshua Williamson (G.I. Joe, Superman), Robert Kirkman (Void Rivals, Invincible), and Daniel Warren Johnson (Transformers, Extremely), with Andrea Milana ( Art will be provided by Connor Hughes (White Ash, The Game) and Johnson. Andrea Milana also works as an exclusive FCBD cover artist.
For more information about Free Comic Book Day, please visit https://www.freecomicbookday.com/.
“Transformers: The Worst Bot Ever: Encounter with Ballpoint” (ISBN: 978-1-5343-2799-3 | MSRP $12.99) will be available at comic book shops and bookstores on Wednesday, July 9, 2025; It will be available on digital platforms such as Amazon Kindle. , Apple Books, and Google Play on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
