Transformers - Worst Bot Ever #1 FCBD 2025 NM-

Transformers - Worst Bot Ever #1 FCBD 2025 is a special promotional preview issue published by Image Comics and Skybound Comet (in partnership with Hasbro). Released on May 3, 2025, for Free Comic Book Day, this all-ages comic introduces a lighter, comedic side to the Transformers universe.

Rather than a full, self-contained story, this issue acts as an anthology sampler featuring first-look previews of two highly anticipated graphic novels:

Main Feature: Transformers: Worst Bot Ever

• The Creative Team: Written by Brian "Smitty" Smith with artwork by Marz Jr.
• The Plot: This story serves as the historic first appearance of Ballpoint, a completely new Decepticon character. While the Decepticons are historically known for being ruthless, Ballpoint is widely regarded as the ultimate failure and the "worst bot ever". After his latest attempt to defeat the Autobots goes spectacularly wrong, he is permanently kicked out of the Decepticons. The preview establishes his quest to prove his worth by trying to take down the Autobots entirely on his own.
• The Target Audience: Styled with bright, energetic, and highly expressive artwork, this series is explicitly tailored for middle-grade readers (ages 8–12).

Backup Feature: Family Force V

• The Creative Team: Written by Matt Braly (celebrated creator of Disney's Amphibia) with art by Ainsworth Lin.
• The Plot: Unrelated to the Transformers universe, this backup feature is a special teaser for a Young Adult original graphic novel. It introduces readers to a highly unconventional, chaotic, and unexpected family of modern superheroes.

Impact & Availability

This specific FCBD issue is highly sought after by collectors primarily because it marks the definitive first character appearance of Ballpoint. Following this teaser, the full graphic novel, Transformers: Worst Bot Ever: Meet Ballpoint, officially hit comic shops and major booksellers.