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The Mystery Behind Marvel's Thunderbolts* and Its Most Powerful Character
Marvel's upcoming Thunderbolts* movie remains largely mysterious, but the latest Big Game trailer offers another peek - particularly at Lewis Pullman's portrayal of Bob/The Sentry. This Superman-like powerhouse finally enters the MCU, heralding both incredible potential and terrifying consequences.
The Sentry: Hero or Nightmare?
Meet Bob Reynolds - an ordinary man transformed by experimental serum into arguably Marvel's mightiest and most unstable hero. Possessing "the power of a million exploding suns," The Sentry wages a constant battle against his dark alter-ego, The Void. For every heroic act, The Void counters with destruction, making Bob both Marvel's greatest champion and its most volatile threat.
Unmatched Power With Devastating Consequences
The serum accelerates Bob's molecules slightly forward in time, granting him strength rivaling Hulk and Thor alongside flight, invulnerability, energy projection, and more. His dark counterpart, The Void, demonstrates even greater capabilities - shape-shifting, mind control, and surviving assaults from Marvel's strongest teams.
A Legacy of Forgotten Heroism
Created in 2000 by Paul Jenkins, Rick Veitch and Jae Lee, The Sentry debuted as a deliberately forgotten Marvel legend. Subsequent stories revealed his crucial role alongside Avengers during Civil War and World War Hulk, culminating in his tragic downfall during Norman Osborn's Dark Reign.
The Sentry's MCU Debut
After scheduling changes led to Steven Yeun's departure, Lewis Pullman now brings this conflicted hero to life in Thunderbolts*. While specifics remain unknown, expect explosive tension as the Thunderbolts face Bob's unstable power. Could Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine mirror Norman Osborn's manipulative role? Marvel fans eagerly await May 2025 for answers.
*Originally published November 2023, updated September 2024 with latest Thunderbolts* details
