Exclusive Preview: The Adequates #3
The Adequates #3
Co-Written by Lee Loughridge and Marz Jr.
Art by Marz Jr.
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The Elites have declared war on The Adequate’s, but have no fear our misfits are going through some semi exceptional changes.
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Transformers: Worst Bot Ever – Bot Swap! is another great entry in the young reader series
Hijinx and mayhem ensue as MEGATRON, the biggest, baddest Decepticon of them all, swaps bodies with…THE WORST BOT EVER.
As Ballpoint struggles to fit in with his new Autobot friends, 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 desires? Maybe!
Will the mighty Megatron really accept being placed in the itty-bitty body of the Worst Bot Ever? Of course not!
Story: Brian “Smitty” Smith
Art: Marz Jr.
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Preview: Transformers: Worst Bot Ever – Bot Swap
Transformers: Worst Bot Ever – Bot Swap
(W) Brian “Smitty” Smith (A) Marz Jr.
As Ballpoint struggles to fit in with his new Autobot friends, 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 desires? Maybe! Will the mighty Megatron really accept being placed in the itty-bitty body of the Worst Bot Ever? Of course not!
Preview: The Adequates #2
The Adequates #2
Co-Written by Lee Loughridge and Marz Jr.
Art by Marz Jr.
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Acclaimed writer and Eisner award-winning colorist Lee Loughridge takes on high school superheroes…well, sort of…in the new comic series, The Adequates. Loughridge is joined by acclaimed artist and co-writer Marz Jr (Transformers: Worst Bot Ever), together they weave a humorous and touching supernatural story about a group of students who find themselves transformed after a field trip.
In issue #2 our lovable nerds are discovering their new found abilities as they feverishly try to escape the wrath of the schools Jocks and Elite!
The issues of this series are being released every other month.
Preview: The Adequates #1
The Adequates #1
Co-Written by Lee Loughridge and Marz Jr.
Art by Marz Jr.
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Hot off the heels of his debut comic series MidState, featuring a small-town amateur detective with a supernatural twist, acclaimed writer and Eisner award-winning colorist Lee Loughridge takes on high school superheroes…well, sort of…in the new comic series, The Adequates. Loughridge is joined by acclaimed artist and co-writer Marz Jr (Transformers: Worst Bot Ever), together they weave a humorous and touching supernatural story about a group of students who find themselves transformed after a field trip.
High school is full of cliques and Savannah High is no different. From The Elites, an overachieving bunch of nerd-jocks, to The Goths, a group of nonconformists, and now, a group of misfits known as The Adequates.
In The Adequates, Principal Myers is obsessed with Halloween. Every year he and the students create a haunted house in the school, and he takes the entire student body and staff on a “haunted” field trip. This year, while on the field trip to the Bonaventure cemetery, a group of five awkward freshmen – Julie, Chad, Randy, Pam, and Grey – stick around for extra credit and accidentally acquire superpowers. Technically, more “adequate” than “super,” these kids have powers nonetheless. The Adequates must overcome their own personal vulnerabilities and learn to use their newfound “powers” to the best of their abilities. They quickly become proficient and defend themselves against the school bullies… However, bullies aren’t The Adequates’ biggest problem. It turns out everyone’s favorite history teacher, Mr. Woods, has been possessed by a powerful demon. Culminating in a battle on Halloween night, The Adequates must join forces with The Goths in the hopes of expelling the demons to save Mr. Woods and the school.
The issues of this series are being released every other month.
Skybound Comet, Image Comics, and Hasbro Share a First Look at TRANSFORMERS: Worst Bot Ever-Bot Swap!
Skybound Comet, Image Comics, and Hasbro, revealed a first look at TRANSFORMERS: Worst Bot Ever– Bot Swap! The latest book in the series of Middle Grade OGNs from writer Brian “Smitty” Smith and artist Marz Jr. will be available in comic shops on June 17 and everywhere books are sold on July 14, 2026.
As Ballpoint struggles to fit in with his new Autobot friends, 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 desires? Maybe! Will the mighty Megatron really accept being placed in the itty-bitty body of the Worst Bot Ever? Of course not!
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, July 14, 2026.
Ballpoint returns in Transformers: Worst Bot Ever Book Two… Bot Swap!
Skybound Comet, Image Comics, and Hasbro, have announced TRANSFORMERS: Worst Bot Ever– Bot Swap! The second book in the series of OGNs from writer Brian “Smitty” Smith and artist Marz Jr. will be available everywhere books are sold June 2026.
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?
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.
Transformers: Worst Bot Ever – Meet Ballpoint! is great for young readers and Transformers fans
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?
Story: Brian “Smitty” Smith
Art: Marz Jr.
Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.
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Preview: Transformers: Worst Bot Ever – Meet Ballpoint!
Transformers: Worst Bot Ever – Meet Ballpoint!
(W) Brian Smith (A) Marz Jr.
In Shops: Jul 09, 2025
SRP: $12.99
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. BRIAN “SMITTY” SMITH (Pea, Bee, and Jay) and MARZ JR. introduce middle-grade readers to the misadventures of the bot who is mightier than the sword in TRANSFORMERS: WORST BOT EVER-MEET BALLPOINT.
Skybound Announces Author Programming with The New York Public Library This Summer
Skybound, Image Comics, and The New York Public Library (NYPL) have announced a slate of author talks with top Skybound creators, which will run from May to October and be hosted online for interested parties to attend.
Acclaimed Skybound talent Tillie Walden (writer/artist, Clementine Book Three), Faith Erin Hicks (writer/artist, Universal Monsters: The Mummy), Matt Braly (writer, Family Force V), Ainsworth Lin (artist, Family Force V), Sarah Graley (writer/artist, Pizza Witch), Stef Purenins (writer/artist, Pizza Witch), Brian “Smitty” Smith (writer, TRANSFORMERS: Worst Bot Ever – Meet Ballpoint!), and Marz Jr. (artist, TRANSFORMERS: Worst Bot Ever – Meet Ballpoint!) will be on hand to speak about their new and upcoming work published through Skybound and Skybound Comet, an imprint of Skybound aimed at Young Adult (Ages 12+) and Middle Grade (Ages 8-12) audiences, but sure to captivate readers of all ages.
Copies of the Clementine trilogy, Family Force V, Pizza Witch, TRANSFORMERS: Worst Bot Ever – Meet Ballpoint! and Universal Monsters: The Mummy will be available via the NYPL with a valid library card.
The full slate of author talks is below.
- NYPL Author Talk with Matt Braly and Ainsworth Lin (Tuesday, May 27)
Time of Event: 3:30 PM ET/12:30 PM PT – 4:30 PM ET/1:30 PM PT
Location: Online via Google Meet
Join for a discussion with the creative team of writer Matt Braly (creator of Disney’s Amphibia) and illustrator, Aisworth Lin, as they talk about their debut graphic novel Family Force V!
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- NYPL Author Talk with Tillie Walden (Wednesday, June 4)
Time: 4:00 PM ET/1:00 PM PT – 5:00 PM ET/2:00 PM PT
Location: Online via Google Meet
Join for a discussion with award-winning cartoonist Tillie Walden, author of books On a Sunbeam and Are You Listening?! Topics for discussion include her career in the comic book industry and her upcoming graphic novel Clementine Book Three, the epic conclusion to the Clementine trilogy!
Link to Event Page
- NYPL Author Talk with Sarah Graley and Stef Purenins (Tuesday, July 8)
Time: 3:00 PM ET/12:00 PM PT – 4:00 PM ET/1:00 PM PT
Location: Online via Google Meet
Join for a discussion with comic creator duo Sarah Graley and Stef Purenins, as they talk about their comic book career and their upcoming graphic novel Pizza Witch!
Link to Event Page
- NYPL Author Talk with Brian “Smitty” Smith and Marz Jr. (Friday, July 11)
Time: 3:00 PM ET/12:00 PM PT – 4:00 PM ET/1:00 PM PT
Location: Online via Google Meet
Join for a discussion with writer Brian “Smitty” Smith and Marz Jr. as they talk about their comic book careers and their upcoming graphic novel TRANSFORMERS: Worst Bot Ever – Meet Ballpoint!
Link to Event Page
- NYPL Author Talk with Faith Erin Hicks (Thursday, October 2)
Time: 3:30 PM ET/12:30 PM PT – 4:30 PM ET/1:30 PM PT
Location: Online via Google Meet
Join for a discussion with award-winning and New York Times bestselling comics creator Faith Erin Hicks about her comic book career and her limited series Universal Monsters: The Mummy.
Link to Event Page
