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Exploding Suns
The Man and The Myth: A Dual Origin
Robert "Bob" Reynolds' origin is a fragmented puzzle, split between his own idealized memories and a darker, more complex reality tied to clandestine government programs. This application allows you to explore the duality that defines The Sentry, from his conflicting origins to his constant battle with his inner demon, The Void. Each section provides context to understand one of Marvel's most powerful and unstable heroes.
Path A: The Idealized Memory
A desperate man stumbles upon the "Golden Sentry Serum" and gains god-like powers by accident. This is the heroic tale Bob tells himself.
Path B: The Weapon Plus Reality
A subject of "Project: Sentry," a post-WWII program aiming to create a super-soldier with reality-warping cosmic power.
The Birth of The Sentry
The Duality of Power: Sentry vs. The Void
The Sentry's power has a horrific cost: the creation of The Void, his malevolent shadow self. This radar chart visualizes the opposing characteristics of Bob Reynolds' two personas, showing how they are diametrically opposed yet intrinsically linked. Hover over each point to see how the Golden Guardian and his inner demon compare across key traits.
A History Erased
To defeat the Void, Sentry erased himself from history. This interactive timeline highlights key moments from his forgotten past and his turbulent return. Scroll to navigate through the pivotal events that shaped and shattered the hero.
~1947: Project: Sentry
A joint US/Canadian program begins, aiming to recreate and vastly amplify the Super-Soldier serum that created Captain America.
Early 2000s (Retcon): The Golden Age
Robert Reynolds gains his powers and operates as a beloved public hero, fighting alongside Marvel's greatest champions like the Fantastic Four and Hulk.
Early 2000s (Retcon): The Great Forgetting
Realizing the Void is part of him, Sentry works with Mr. Fantastic and Dr. Strange to wipe his memory from the entire planet to neutralize his dark half.
2005: The Return
A mentally unstable Bob Reynolds re-emerges in the "New Avengers" series, his past a mystery to himself and the world's heroes.
2009: The Dark Avenger
Norman Osborn manipulates a vulnerable Sentry, turning him into his ultimate weapon during the "Dark Reign" saga, leading to tragedy.
The Weapon Plus Legacy
Project: Sentry was not an isolated experiment. It was an evolution of the Weapon Plus Program, a secret initiative to create living weapons. This diagram shows Sentry's place in a lineage of iconic heroes and anti-heroes created by the program, illustrating the dark origins he shares with figures like Captain America and Wolverine.
A Hero's Journey in Print
The Sentry's comic book history is marked by intense, concentrated story arcs rather than a continuous presence. This chart illustrates the number of key issues published during his most significant periods, showing how his narrative impact has been focused in specific, high-stakes eras. Click on the bars to highlight different phases of his publication history.
William has been reading Marvel comics since the early ’90s, starting with the X-Men and never looking back. Raised on X-Men: The Animated Series, he fell in love with the characters, the drama, and the wild twists that made every issue feel like a revelation.
Marvel has always been his go-to universe—whether it’s flipping through classic origin stories or catching every MCU movie and show the moment they drop. Through Marvel Echoes, William shares the stories that shaped his fandom, hoping to help others discover the heroes, villains, and cosmic oddities that make this multiverse so unforgettable.
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