Ballpoint returns in TRANSFORMERS: WORST BOT EVER sequel OGN

Earlier this summer, Skybound Comet introduced the newest Transformers sensation with the middle grade OGN Transformers: Worst Ever: Meet Ballpoint. It was promised as the first in a series from Skybound’s original graphic novel imprint aimed at Young Adult and Middle Grade audiences. Sure enough, today the publisher announced details for the Worst Bot Ever sequel OGn entitled TRANSFORMERS: Worst Bot Ever– Bot Swap! from writer Brian “Smitty” Smith (Pea, Bee, and Jay) and artist Marz Jr. (Void Rivals cover artist) available June 2026.  

Official press release details below:

Hijinx and mayhem will ensue as readers reunite with Ballpoint, a reformed Decepticon, struggling to fit in with his new Autobot friends when a mishap with an experimental weapon causes him to swap bodies with the most feared Decepticon of them all—Megatron! 

Will Ballpoint’s newfound size and strength finally garner him the acceptance he deserves? But what happens when the mighty Megatron suddenly finds himself in the itty-bitty body of the Worst Bot Ever? 

“I’m absolutely thrilled to deliver more adventures of the bot with the biggest ego (and even bigger heart),” said Brian “Smitty” Smith. “Ballpoint has made an immediate impact with TRANSFORMERS fans of all ages, you’re gonna want to buckle up for this next ride!” 

“What have you gotten yourself into this time Ballpoint?!” Marz Jr. added, “I’m pumped to be bringing back the lovable rascal for another wacky adventure!”  

The continuation of the Middle Grade OGN series reinforces the collaboration between Hasbro and Skybound, alongside other key initiatives including the shared Energon Universe comic book series (Void Rivals, the two-time Eisner Award-winning TRANSFORMERS, and G.I. JOE), the reboot of G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero, and the most funded comics campaigns on Kickstarter, The TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Compendium Sets. 

“Your favorite new Transformers bot is back!” said Alex Antone, Editorial Director at Skybound. “We’re thrilled to continue Ballpoint’s misadventures with a body-swapping tale guaranteed to delight Transformers fans of all-ages. You’ve never seen Megatron like this before!” 

TRANSFORMERS: Worst Bot Ever–Bot Swap! (ISBN: 978-1-5343-3146-4| SRP $12.99) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 and at booksellers, along with digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 

For more info and updates on Skybound Comet, visit www.skyboundcomet.com.