Skybound Comet Announces ‘Transformers: Worst Bot Ever: Meet Ballpoint’
by Olly MacNamee
Skybound Comet, in collaboration with Image Comics and Hasbro, has announced a new Middle Grader graphic novel, Transformers: Worst Bot Ever: Meet Ballpoint, the first book in a new series of graphic novels from writer Brian “Smitty” Smith (Pea, Bee, and Jay) and artist Marz Jr. (Void Rivals cover artist).
“Middle grade readers will be introduced to the misadventures of the bot who is mightier than the sword when Transformers: Worst Bot Ever: Meet Ballpointhits stores next July.
The Decepticons are known for being bad…but Ballpoint is truly the worst –the biggest failure of them all. After the latest attempt to take down the Autobots goes horribly wrong, he’s kicked out of the Decepticons, for good! Will Ballpoint be able to prove his worth by defeating the Autobots all by himself? Or will he keep failing and find that being the “best” is…More than Meets the Eye?”
Speaking about the new book and new series of OGN for Middle Graders, writer
Smith said:
“It’s been awesome bringing Ballpoint to life. Getting to add a brand-new character to the Transformers universe is a once in a lifetime opportunity!”
Marz Jr. added:
“I’ve been obsessed with Transformers since I was a kid. The 1986 animated movie blew my mind! I’ve tried to put that magic and love into each page.”
Alex Antone, Editorial Director at Skybound concluded:
“Ballpoint might be the worst/best Transformer ever created, and we’re over-the-moon to bring you his (mis)adventures starting in 2025! Smitty and Marz Jr.’s work is guaranteed to thrill every Transformers kid out there – no matter what age!”
