I am what some consider an old comics fan. Many comics fans don’t even  go to comic book stores any longer. Many readers now wait for the collected editions of stories before delving in. It is crazy to think now, that there was a time when the term “graphic novel “ did not exist.

As I remembered when the Death Of Superman happened. It made national and local news. The comic book sold out everywhere. The event spawned a slew of Superman type characters who would claim to take the mantle, some of whom are in ongoing books right now. In the debut issue of Sentry, our hero is dead, just like Superman, and just like in that event series, people with powers like his start popping up all over the world.

We’re taken to Harlem, where we find Jessica Jones, trying to get back to her life as a PI, when an unusual occurrence, happens nearby. This is where Misty Knight and the Aberrant Crimes Division show up the same time as Jessica, as she finds out that residual energy that matches the Sentinel, are found at the site, the same as another incident in Columbus, Ohio. We also meet Mallory Gibbs; a disabled journalist, who is suddenly is empowered with the Sentry’s powers. By the issue’s end, another person has inherited Sentry’s powers, but this time, an Inhuman, and another wants be the only successor to Bob Reynolds.

Overall, Sentry #1 is an exciting debut which is a potboiler with superheroes. The story by Loo is action packed. The art by the creative team is gorgeous. Altogether, a story that will absolutely renew interest in the character before his big screen debut.

Story: Jason Loo Art: Luigi Zagaria
Color: Arthur Hesli Letterer: Joe Caramagna
Story: 7.0 Art: 7.0 Overall: 7.0 Recommendation: Read

Marvel provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

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