Skybound has announced a new original Transformers graphic novel aimed at young adults and teens. Transformers: The Worst Robot Ever: Meet Ballpoint will be the first book in a new graphic novel series by writer Brian “Smitty” Smith and artist Marz Jr.
Skybound’s solicitation for the novel describes the struggles Ballpoint the Decepticon will face in the graphic novel. “The Decepticons are known for being bad… but Ballpoint is truly the worst, the biggest failure of them all. After his latest attempt to defeat the Autobots goes horribly wrong, he is kicked out of the Decepticons, forever! Can Ballpoint prove himself by defeating the Autobots single-handedly? Or will he continue to fail and discover that being the “best” is… more than it seems?” Transformers: The Worst Robot Ever: Meet Ballpoint will hit comic book stores on July 9, 2025 and will be available in bookstores and on digital platforms on July 22, 2025.

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TRANSFORMERS: WORST BOT EVER: MEET BALLPOINT
- Written by BRIAN “SMITTY” SMITH
- Illustration by MARZ JR.
- ISBN Code: 978-1-5343-2799-3
- MSRP: $12.99
- On sale July 9, 2025
The Ballpoint story will be published under the Skybound Comet young adult imprint. In Skybound's press release announcing the new graphic novel, the publisher revealed that the story is the first in a new series of original graphic novels and is an “integral component” of its overall partnership with toy company Hasbro. Other collaborations between the two brands have included the Energon Universe comics (including Rivals of the Void, Transformers AND GI Joe) as well as Skybound's current schedule Transformers AND GI Joe comic books.
Ballpoint Creative Team Talks New Transformers Character
Transformers: The Worst Robot Ever: Meet Ballpoint Writer Brian “Smitty” Smith talked about what it was like to have the opportunity to write a completely new character for the Transformers universe. “It’s been amazing to bring Ballpoint to life,” he said. “Adding a brand new character to the Transformers universe is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!”

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Marz. Jr, the graphic novel artist who also worked on Energon Universe Rivals of the Voidhe shared how he loved Transformers since I was little. “I've been obsessed with Transformers since I was a kid,” he said. “The 1986 animated film blew my mind! I tried to put that magic and love into every page.”
Transformers: The Worst Robot Ever: Meet Ballpoint will be released on July 9, 2025 on Skybound.
Source: Skybound