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Sentry Reading Order, the Golden Guardian of Good

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Who is Sentry? Created by Paul Jenkins and Jae Lee, Sentry, also known as Robert Reynolds, made his first appearance in The Sentry #1 — published in September 2000.

Often presented as a psycho Superman, Robert Reynolds took a strengthened version of the Super Soldier Serum (from Captain America) and gained the power of a million exploding suns! He then became Sentry, one of the greatest superheroes who ever existed, with the Void as his archenemy…

Or maybe, all of this is false?

The truth is far more convoluted since Robert Reynolds was actually a drug addict with mental health problems (including paranoid schizophrenia). Taking the serum transformed Robert into a reality warper. The man can subconsciously alter reality and give way to Sentry – the best Robert can be – and Void – the worst Robert can be.

Robert Reynolds/Sentry is undeniably one of the most complex and intriguing characters introduced in the past two decades. His complex persona and intriguing journey warrant a dedicated article, which we hope to bring to you soon on this website.

For the moment, you can simply discover Sentry’s history with this reading order!

Sentry Comics Reading Order!

Did you forget the existence of the greatest Marvel hero? This is the question that Bob Reynolds must tackle as he remembered being a superhero called Sentry once in this 2000 miniseries from Jenkins and Lee.

  • The Sentry
    Collects Sentry (vol. 1) #1–5, Sentry: Fantastic Four; Sentry: Hulk; Sentry: Spider-Man, Sentry: X-Men and Sentry Vs Void

Following the conclusion of the series, Sentry disappeared for a few years before making his return as a member of Bendis’ New Avengers. He remains part of the team — and even has a story centered on him in the second trade paperback — until Siege.

  • New Avengers Vol. 1: Breakout
    Collects The New Avengers #1-6
  • New Avengers Vol. 2: The Sentry
    Collects The New Avengers #7-10; New Avengers: Most Wanted Files

Jenkins returns to the character, this time with artist John Romita Jr. at a time when Sentry is part of the Avengers. This miniseries takes place after New Avengers #10 and explore his battle with The Void.

There’s a Civil War! The U.S. Government is requiring all costumed heroes to unmask themselves and subject themselves to federally mandated standards. Heroes had to choose between rallying behind either Iron Man’s pro-registration forces or Captain America’s opposition. Sentry sided with Iron Man and was confronted by the Inhumans.

For the whole event, check out our Civil War reading Order. The following are the issues with Sentry:

  • Civil War (2006) #6-7
  • New Avengers (2004) #24-25
  • Civil War: The Return

After the conclusion of this event, Iron Man rebuilt the Avengers with a handpicked roster of Earth’s mightiest. Sentry joins this new group as Tony Stark and Ms. Marvel offered him help with his mental issues. During this time in the team, he will find himself facing Black Bolt of the Inhumans and the Hulk.

This is where Secret Invasion takes place! The Skrulls have taken the place of some superheroes and are ready to invade Earth. Who can you trust? To know more about it, check out our complete Secret Invasion reading list. The Mighty Avengers are part of this event.

After Secret Invasion came the Dark Reign, with Norman Osborn taking over the Marvel Universe! What does it mean for Sentry? The superhero is convinced by Osborn to join his Dark Avengers in exchange for help for his mental issues. But naturally, this is not what happens, and Reynolds’ mental state degrades with the Void becoming stronger.

And now, Siege! It’s the end of the Dark Reign Era. The Dark Avengers are waging war on Asgard, and The Void has taken control. The Avengers must fight the entity, but can they win? This is the end of Sentry’s journey… for now.

We take a little break at this point to evoke The Age of the Sentry. Co-written by Jeff Parker and Paul Tobin and co-penciled by Ramon Rosanas and Nick Dragotta. Those stories depicted Sentry’s adventures in the 1960s, as he combats the Mad Thinker; Ursus the Ultra Bear; Mountain Man; Cranio; and more – all leading up to a final showdown with his arch nemesis, the Void! The stories told may or may not be true, it could be part or not part of the continuity.

A few years later, Sentry was brought back to life by the Apocalypse Twins to become one of the Horsemen of Death. Sentry appears in issues: #9-11, #13, and #21-22, all collected in the following trade paperbacks:

Following the loss of the mantle of Sorcerer Supreme to Loki, Strange sought Rob’s assistance but first, he must bring him back from the confinements of his own mind if he wants him to help…

Sentry’s encounter with Doctor Strange leads us into a new miniseries for the Golden Guardian of Good! Bob faces a race against the clock to save everything he has worked so hard to build. If he fails, the Void will be set free…and the Marvel Universe will be torn apart! By Jeff Lemire and Kim Jacinto.

The Sentry wants to get rid of the Void forever, but at what cost? In Annihilation: Scourge, something is stirring in the Negative Zone. Nova, Silver Surfer, and the Fantastic Four must prevent the next annihilation and Sentry has a role to play in it.

  • Annihilation: Scourge
    Collects Annihilation – Scourge Alpha #1, Annihilation – Scourge: Nova #1, Annihilation – Scourge: Silver Surfer #1, Annihilation – Scourge: Beta Ray Bill #1, Annihilation – Scourge: Fantastic Four #1, Annihilation – Scourge Omega #1.

Earth is in danger (again) and Sentry is called back to Earth to fight against the King in Black. Unfortunately for Sentry fans, this is not an event very respectful of Sentry’s recent history.

Once again, The Sentry made his return, and this time, he is used by the Blasphemy Cartel against Stephen and Clea Strange:

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