Review: Sentry #1

Synopsis:

This issue opens with our protagonist remembering the past in a retrospective on his life and how the world viewed him. He remembers that if he became the Sentry he would also open up the void, so he stayed away, inert…until now! He has found a way to become the Sentry once again. Joining him are his Sentry family; Sidekick Scout, Sentress and pet Watchdog. But with a unique spn in this super family reunion of epic proportions!

The Creative Team:

The Sentry is hardly anyone new to the Marvel universe. He’s one of Marvel’s answers to Superman. Created by Paul Jenkins and Jae Lee back in the late ’90’s. Jeff Lemire has been given the task of making him relevant to the current Marvel universe after years of absence. And he brings the character back in style, opening this issue with a battle between Voids shadow army, which are being powered by dark radio waves, and the Sentry family as they all join their fearless leader in battle! Great stuff includes Sentry’s finding and dealing with Void in the only way he can and a look into Bob’s personal life as we see him struggling as a short order cook at a greasy spoon.

Kim Jacinto seems to be channeling Jae Lee as you can see the influence from the original Sentry artist, but this is, by no means, a cheap imitation of Lee’s work. Jacinto clearly has a unique style that brings a certain freshness to the character. A perfect addition to Marvel’s re-birth (can I call it that? lol) Highlights include the opening splash where Sentry first appears and the splash where Sentry goes to the moon’s core.

In Conclusion:

When Spiderman first appeared, he was someone original teen-age comic book readers could relate too. An average teen with typical teenage problems that they could relate too. Now that those of us long term original readers are getting older, Sentry is an aging hero with the kind of problems we can relate too. Ironic, isn’t it? Lemire and Jacinto are worthy successors to Jenkins and Lee. Fans of the original run of Sentry will clearly be happy with this title and this issue is a good introduction to the character for new readers who are sure to become fans. The issue has action, a return to basics and a surprise or two on the way. Get your copy today! ***1/2 (8.7 rating)

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Writer – Jeff Lemire
Art – Kim Jacinto
Color – Rain Beredd
Letters – VC’s Travis Lanham
Publisher – Marvel

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Kevin Given

Kevin Given has studied with â€œ Longridge Writers Group â€ and â€œ Writerâ€™s Boot Camp â€ a speech/communications major from the University of Maine Presque-Isle/Orono sites. He has created the â€œ Karl Vincent Vampire Hunter â€ franchise which includes novels and comic books. They can be found on amazon, Indyplanet and Kindle. For a limited time you can get digital copies of â€œ Karl Vincent: Vampire hunter â€ # 1 and â€œ Files of Karl Vincent â€ # 1 for free on Indyplanet. Kevin is producing the third novel in the series â€œ Dracula Rising â€ (working title) and developing â€œ Foul Blood â€ into comic book form. Don't forget to check out the YouTube show " Comics: Let's Talk " hosted by Kevin Given