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Creation & Design

Sentry was created by Paul Jenkins and Jae Lee, introduced as a character who had been forgotten by the world, embodying themes of memory and identity.

Early Years

Initially, Sentry was portrayed as a hero with immense power but struggled with his mental health and the existence of his dark counterpart, the Void.

Character Development

Over the years, Sentry has evolved from a tragic figure struggling with his identity to a more complex character who embodies the duality of heroism and the burden of power.

Cultural Reception

Sentry has received mixed reviews, with some praising his depth and complexity, while others criticize his convoluted backstory.

Character Details

Real Name:
Robert Reynolds
First Appearance:
The Sentry #1
Aliases:
The Sentry, The Golden Guardian
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Avengers, Thunderbolts, New Avengers
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Flight, Energy manipulation, Regeneration
Equipment:
None
Weight:
190lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
blonde

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The Sentry #1
SDCC ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2000
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The Sentry #1
 
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Variant cover art by Jae Lee

San Diego Comic Con 2000 exclusive

The Sentry #1
1:50 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2000
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The Sentry #1
 
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Variant cover art by Artie Rosen

The Sentry #1
Marvel ⋅ 2000
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The Sentry #1
 
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1st appearance of the Sentry

1st appearance of The Void, the dark aspect of The Sentry

[SDCC 2024 - Lewis Pullman stated his character's name is Bob in Thunderbolts which is likely the alter ego of the Sentry, Bob Reynolds]

New Avengers #2
Marvel ⋅ 2005
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New Avengers #2
 
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Death of Carnage, ripped in half by the Sentry

Mighty Avengers #1
Marvel ⋅ 2007
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Mighty Avengers #1
 
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1st team appearance of the Mighty Avengers: Ares, Black Widow, Iron Man, Ms. Marvel, Sentry, Wasp

World War Hulk #5
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1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2008
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World War Hulk #5
 
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Variant cover art by John Romita Jr.

Age of the Sentry #1
Marvel ⋅ 2008
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Age of the Sentry #1
 
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Origin of the Sentry, told in the style of a Silver Age comic

1st appearance of Crainio, a historically manufactured recurring villain with a 'tri-level' mind - three brains encased in glass atop his head

New Avengers #49
Marvel ⋅ 2009
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New Avengers #49
 
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Partial appearance of the Dark Avengers: Norman Osborn (Iron Patriot), Noh-Varr (Captain Marvel), Daken (Wolverine), Moonstone (Ms. Marvel), Ares, Sentry and Bullseye (Hawkeye)

Dark Avengers appear briefly on television

Six-page preview of Black Panther #1 (2009) with J. Scott Campbell cover of Shuri in the Black Panther costume - preview art also appeared in Preview Catalog #64 and Young Guns Sketchbook '09

Dark Avengers #1
Marvel ⋅ 2009
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Dark Avengers #1
 
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1st full appearance of the Dark Avengers: Norman Osborn as Iron Patriot, Noh-Varr as Captain Marvel, Daken as Wolverine, Mac Gargan/Venom as Spider-Man, Bullseye as Hawkeye, Moonstone as Ms. Marvel, Sentry and Ares

Dark Avengers made a partial team cameo in New Avengers #49

First mention of H.A.M.M.E.R., the government organization that replaces S.H.I.E.L.D. under the leadership of Norman Osborn

[April 2024 - revealed at CinemaCon, the addition of an asterisk to the Thunderbolts title is causing speculation that there is a connection to the Dark Avengers]

Dark Avengers #13
Marvel ⋅ 2010
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Dark Avengers #13
 
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Origin of Sentry

Doctor Strange #382
2nd Print ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Doctor Strange #382
 
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Second printing cover art by Gabriel Walta

The Sentry #4
Marvel ⋅ 2018
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The Sentry #4
 
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1st cameo appearance and origin of the new Sentry, the merged personas of Robert Reynolds and the Void

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The Sentry #5
Marvel ⋅ 2018
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The Sentry #5
 
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1st full appearance of the new Sentry, merged with the Void and appears to wield a living darkness similar in appearance to a symbiote

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Marvel Knights 20th #6
1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Marvel Knights 20th #6
 
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Variant cover art by Jae Lee

Negative space variant

The Sentry #1
Marvel ⋅ 2023
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The Sentry #1
 
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1st appearance of Ryan Topper, becomes the Sentry

1st appearance of Mallory Gibbs, later becomes Solarus

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