Who Is Sentry? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Sentry is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Robert "Bob" Reynolds, with over 987 comic issue appearances. After ingesting an experimental super-soldier formula, the lowly Robert Reynolds became the Sentry, if only in his mind. In constant battle with his dark side known as the Void, the Sentry has been forgotten and dead, he has resurrected and vanished. Even if he is one of earth's greatest heroes, he is also one of the world's greatest dangers.

Who is Sentry?

Origin Original Costume In the year, 2000 Bob Reynolds, a seemingly normal man, suddenly recalls that he is the superhero known as the Sentry, the man with the power of one million exploding suns. Along with this recollection, he also realizes his arch-nemesis, the Void, is returning to the world. Reynolds immediately begins seeking out the rest of the world's most prominent superheroes to warn them of the coming threat. Various heroes' memories of Sentry are restored as Reynolds talks to them individually. Peter Parker had taken a photo of Sentry that had earned him a Pulitzer prize. Angel recalls flying alongside Sentry, to help overcome his fear of falling. Hulk had never forgotten Sentry, whom he only ever referred to as "Golden Man". Sentry had helped Hulk keep control of his rage; later, this was revealed to be a product of a calming aura the Sentry can give off, which helped the Hulk work to be a force solely for good and to gain public approval.

Key facts

Sentry is of radiation origin and first appeared in "Act 1: The Suit". The character is published by Marvel. With 987 recorded issue appearances, Sentry ranks among the most featured characters in comics.