{"product_id":"transformers-worst-bot-ever-1-fcbd-2025-nm-1","title":"Transformers - Worst Bot Ever #1 FCBD 2025 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransformers - Worst Bot Ever #1 FCBD\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRather than a full, self-contained story, this issue acts as an anthology sampler featuring first-look previews of two highly anticipated graphic novels:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMain Feature: Transformers: Worst Bot Ever\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Creative Team: Written by Brian \"Smitty\" Smith with artwork by Marz Jr.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Plot: This story serves as \u003cb\u003ethe historic first appearance of Ballpoint\u003c\/b\u003e, 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Target Audience: Styled with bright, energetic, and highly expressive artwork, this series is explicitly tailored for middle-grade readers (ages 8–12).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBackup Feature: Family Force V\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Creative Team: Written by Matt Braly (celebrated creator of Disney's Amphibia) with art by Ainsworth Lin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eImpact \u0026amp; Availability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49291124932708,"sku":"BX510","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_09_20_20_27_34_312.jpg?v=1789954116","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/transformers-worst-bot-ever-1-fcbd-2025-nm-1","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}