Custom image of Sentry from Marvel Comics against an image of the Thunderbolts in the MCU
Thunderbolts* is finally here, and it's exactly the jolt of warm, well-meaning, unexpectedly emotional electricity the MCU was sorely missing. The film, which centers on a group of discarded antiheroes coming together to form a new team, has been a hit with critics, mainly because of its characterization and performances.
One of the actors who has received the most praise is Lewis Pullman, whose take on Robert"Bob" Reynolds, AKA The Sentry, is arguably the standout of the film. Described as being"more powerful than the Avengers combined," Sentry is among the MCU's most complex figures, something of a ticking time bomb struggling to control his new abilities while actively battling a darker side within, The Void. At first glance, it would be easy to think someone with"the power of a million exploding suns" would be too much for the MCU to handle, and that could very well be right. However, the comic books have featured Sentry in several storylines that utilize him perfectly while still respecting his powers. This list will discuss the Marvel Comics storylines that show Sentry can work within the MCU's less fantastical narrative, thus proving he is a worthy and arguably necessary addition to the franchise. Cast Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, Olga Kurylenko, Lewis Pullman, Geraldine Viswanathan, David Harbour, Hannah John-Kamen, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Joshua Mikel Runtime 126 Minutes Director Jake Schreier Writers Eric Pearson, Joanna Calo Powered by Expand Collapse 7 "The Sentry" Written by Paul Jenkins, Art by Jae Lee The Sentry makes his debut in the eponymous 2001 miniseries. His comic book story sees him introduced as an overweight middle-aged man who, along with the rest of the world, has forgotten his past as The Sentry. Comic book shenanigans ensue, and he recovers his memory as a hero with"the power of one million exploding suns," derived from a"special serum" — after all, this is Marvel we're talking about. The miniseries is not only a perfect introduction to Sentry but also proves that he's more of a team player than his vast powers would suggest. He was a mentor to the X-Men's Angel, a partner to The Hulk , and a constant companion of the Fantastic Four throughout their adventures. With Marvel's First Family fast-approaching,"The Sentry" should provide ample material for the MCU to team Sentry and the Fantastic Four up, and who wouldn't love to see Lewis Pullman interacting with Ebon Moss-Bachrach's Ben Grimm? 6 "New Avengers: The Sentry" Written by Brian Michael Bendis, Art by Leinil Yu The Sentry would be an original member of the New Avengers in a side role in the first six issues before taking center stage in issues 7 through 10. The storyline focuses on Robert's struggle with both The Sentry and The Void, with the team helping him reconcile with those personas. Many of the narrative's main beats made their way to Thunderbolts*, especially regarding Bob's confrontations with The Void throughout the third act. However, it also has a fun, meta-approach where The Sentry imprinted his memories into a comic book artist, who then used them as material for an in-world comic book. The Sentry and The Void are also separate entities here, physically fighting each other a few times. This same approach will likely be adopted into a future MCU movie, perhaps as soon as Avengers: Doomsday. 5 "The Mighty Avengers" Written by Brian Michael Bendis and Dan Slott, Art by Frank Cho and Jason Keith The Sentry would be a founding member of another Avengers roster, this time under Ms. Marvel's leadership. Formed in the aftermath of the seismic"Civil War" story, the Mighty Avengers also included Ares, Natasha Romanoff's Black Widow, Iron Man, Wasp, and Wonder Man. Mental health is an important part of Sentry's time in the Mighty Avengers, as both Tony and Carol ensure Robert has the necessary tools to navigate his issues."Mighty Avengers"also provides a great insight into how Robert operates within a team. Several times, he is described as the most powerful member by a considerable margin, yet his lack of training and self-control lead him to make mistakes which he often profusely apologizes for. This approach will likely be replicated in the MCU, as Bob will undoubtedly become The Sentry again, perhaps as soon as Avengers: Doomsday. As it happens in the comics, Bob is mighty but inexperienced and brash, which will go a long way in nerfing his powers and making him more grounded within the MCU's rules. 4 "The Age of the Sentry" Written by Jeff Parker, Art by Nick Dragotta and Ramon Rosanas "The Age of the Sentry" provides Robert Reynolds' backstory, including his origin as The Sentry. In the present, Robert is critically injured, prompting a few characters, including his wife, Lindy Lee, to travel back in time and witness how he first became the Golden Hero. The MCU loves a good origin story; even when it doesn't do a proper origin movie, it still finds a way to address a hero's past via flashbacks."The Age of the Sentry" is a chance to see the hero in all his original glory. Indeed, the six-issue miniseries sees him collaborating with both Earth-based and cosmic heroes, including the Fantastic Four. It also makes a fun use of its period setting, including a memorable moment where a music party turns into mayhem. The MCU will probably not greenlight a solo Sentry movie or show any time soon, but if they ever did,"The Age of the Sentry" would be the perfect source material. 3 "Dark Avengers" Written by Brian Michael Bendis, Art by Mike Deodato The Dark Avengers is arguably the team The Sentry is most commonly associated with. His time on the team is hectic; he dies at the hands of Morgan le Fay, gets disintegrated by Molecule Man more than once, and loses whatever tenuous control he had over The Void, largely thanks to Norman Osborn and Emma Frost's meddling with his already fragile psyche. The Sentry's time in the Dark Avengers is marked by a close relationship with Norman Osborn, whom he serves. He also loses control to The Void constantly and participates in many heinous acts, most notably the destruction of Asgard. His time with the team ends when Robert, realizing what he's done, asks to be killed, with Thor complying and carrying his body to the sun. He eventually returns because no one stays dead in Marvel Comics, but a heroic sacrifice seems to be the best way to go with Bob. Whether it'll be out of selflessness or atonement, however, remains to be seen. 2 "Sentry" Written by Jeff Lemire, Art by Kim Jacinto The 2018"Sentry" run is probably the best storyline the character has ever been a part of. The storyline adopts a more straightforward approach to the Robert/Sentry/Void conundrum by having Robert take over by day and The Sentry by night, with The Void lurking in the shadows. It also features"Sentry World," where The Sentry exists separate from Bob Reynolds. "Sentry" is the best depiction of the character thus far, and if Lewis Pullman were ever to take center stage in the MCU, it would be the storyline to adapt."Sentry" is all about the character's inner struggle, arguably the most compelling aspect of his story. It expands his world, reintroduces some of his supervillains, including Cranio, and places emphasis on his supporting characters, including his former sidekick, Scout. Bob also dies , but he's made a habit of coming back to life."Sentry" is probably the only story where The Sentry himself is the real star, with both Bob and The Void taking more of a backseat. 1 "King in Black" Written by Donny Cates, Art by Ryan Stegman In New Avengers Vol. 2 #2, The Sentry pulls a clever stunt on the villain Carnage and takes him to outer space, ripping the symbiote in half. It's one of Sentry's most iconic moments in the comics, and while he also killed the human inside Carnage, hardly anyone would cry over losing a deranged and cruel man like Cletus Kasady, except probably Spider-Man. Sentry's triumphant hour would come back to bite him in the superpowered butt during the"King in Black" event, when the main antagonist, Knull, does the same thing to him. Yes, when Sentry tries to take Knull into outer space for the same stunt he pulled on Carnage, Knull pulls a switcheroo and rips Sentry in half, absorbing The Void and effectively killing Bob. Thus is the end of Robert Reynolds' time as The Sentry and the final proof that he is not, in fact, invincible. Showing Sentry as fallible had more to do with setting Knull as a worthy crossover villain, but it also shows there are limits to his abilities, which should bode very well for his time in the MCU.
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