Sentry
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
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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Variant cover art by Jae Lee
San Diego Comic Con 2000 exclusive
Variant cover art by Artie Rosen
The Sentry #1
Marvel
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2000
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Sentry
1st appearance of The Void, the dark aspect of The Sentry
1st appearance of the Sentry
1st appearance of The Void, the dark aspect of The Sentry
New Avengers #2
Marvel
•
2005
•
Vol. 1
Death of Carnage, ripped in half by the Sentry
Mighty Avengers #1
Marvel
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2007
•
Vol. 1
1st team appearance of the Mighty Avengers: Ares, Black Widow, Iron Man, Ms. Marvel, Sentry, Wasp
1st team appearance of the Mighty Avengers: Ares, Black Widow, Iron Man, Ms. Marvel, Sentry, Wasp
Variant cover art by John Romita Jr.
Age of the Sentry #1
Marvel
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2008
•
Vol. 1
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
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
•
Vol. 1
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
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
•
Vol. 1
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
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
Dark Avengers #13
Marvel
•
2010
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Sentry
Second printing cover art by Gabriel Walta
The Sentry #4
Marvel
•
2018
•
Vol. 3
1st cameo appearance and origin of the new Sentry, the merged personas of Robert Reynolds and the Void
Copies ordered by retailers: 17,965
1st cameo appearance and origin of the new Sentry, the merged personas of Robert Reynolds and the Void
Copies ordered by retailers: 17,965
The Sentry #5
Marvel
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2018
•
Vol. 3
1st full appearance of the new Sentry, merged with the Void and appears to wield a living darkness similar in appearance to a symbiote
Copies ordered by retailers: 16,185
1st full appearance of the new Sentry, merged with the Void and appears to wield a living darkness similar in appearance to a symbiote
Copies ordered by retailers: 16,185
Variant cover art by Jae Lee
Negative space variant
The Sentry #1
Marvel
•
2023
•
Vol. 4
1st appearance of Ryan Topper, becomes the Sentry
1st appearance of Mallory Gibbs, later becomes Solarus
1st appearance of Ryan Topper, becomes the Sentry
1st appearance of Mallory Gibbs, later becomes Solarus
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