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Sideswipe is the name of several different characters in the Transformers universes. Because of...

Sideswipe is the name of several different characters in the Transformers universes. Because of trademark restrictions they sometimes use the spelling "Side Swipe." Sideswipe (Lambor in Japan, Frérot in France, Freccia in Italy) is described as a brave but often rash warrior. He is almost as skilled as his twin brother Sunstreaker in combat, but is less ruthless. He enjoys a good fight, but his impetuousness can often lead to his being injured. In the original Marvel Transformers comics, Sideswipe's role was largely similar to that of the animated series, serving as a loyal warrior under Optimus Prime. Sideswipe joined the list of the long-term injured during the Dinobot Hunt. He was charged, along with Bluestreak and Huffer, with bringing in the powerful Dinobot, Grimlock. Unfortunately, the party found the mentally ill Grimlock locked in vicious combat with Sludge, who had been planted there by the Decepticons. Sideswipe was seriously injured while trying to contain the situation, but managed at least to put out a distress call, alerting Prowl and Optimus Prime. He appeared to avoid deactivation by the Underbase powered Starscream, he was not seen again after issue #50 of the US