How the World Forgot About Sentry | Marvel's Darkest Secret

Marvel created another Superman level copy… then tried to make the world forget him.

In this video, we take a complete deep dive into The Sentry, one of Marvel’s most powerful, tragic, and psychologically complex characters.

From his mysterious debut to his terrifying connection with the Void, this is the full first appearance story of Marvel’s “Broken Superman.”

We’ll cover:

Sentry’s First Appearance (2000)– The meta mystery behind his introduction– Why Marvel presented him as a “forgotten hero”– How his origin immediately set him apart from every other Marvel character

The Sentry (2000) #1–5 – Full Story Breakdown– Robert Reynolds’ fractured mind– The reveal of the Void– The price of godlike power– Why Sentry’s existence threatens reality itself

Sentry vs. The Void (2001)– The psychological and literal war between hero and monster– What the Void actually represents– Why this conflict defines Sentry forever

Team Affiliations & Major Marvel Connections– Avengers– New Avengers– Dark Avengers– Interactions with most of the Marvel Universe– Why Sentry never truly belonged anywhere

Recommended Reading: Where to Start with Sentry– Essential comics for new readers– Best modern interpretations– Which stories to skip (and why)
The Sentry isn’t just Marvel’s answer to Superman — he’s a warning about power, trauma, and what happens when a hero can’t outrun himself.


Quick Reading Recommendations to get you started with Sentry:
The Sentry (2000) #1–5
Sentry vs. The Void (2001)
New Avengers (2005) #1–10
Dark Avengers (2009)- #1-16 then more if you enjoy it a lot ofc. And any and all of the Siege era.
The Sentry (2018) and (2005/2006)
King in Black


Extra Reading:

1. World War Hulk #4–5
2. Uncanny Avengers #9+ – Guest appearances and aftermath.
3. Sentry (2018) #1–5 – Jeff Lemire’s mini revisiting mental health aspects.
4. Sentry (2023/2024) #1–4 – Legacy of Sentry’s powers in modern context (post-King in Black).

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