THE SENTRY ##1
Marvel Comics • The Sentry Vol. 1 (Marvel Knights)
Writer
Paul Jenkins
Interior Artist
Jae Lee
Cover Artist
Jae Lee
Publication Date
September 2000
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First appearance of Robert Reynolds as The Sentry and his nemesis, The Void. The story follows Bob Reynolds as he begins to remember he was once the world's most powerful superhero, but the entire world (including himself) has been forced to forget his existence.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (9.4 Range)
Condition Details
Appears to be in high-grade condition from the provided digital image. Corners look sharp, no visible color-breaking spine ticks, and vibrant color saturation. Minimal surface wear detected on the dark black ink areas of the silhouette.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $100 - $150; Graded (CGC 9.8): $450 - $600+
Recent Sales
High-grade raw copies consistently sell between $120 and $180 due to recent MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) interest. CGC 9.8 copies have seen peaks around $550.
Grading Recommendation
Highly Recommended. Because the cover features heavy black ink (the silhouette), it is susceptible to showing every minor flaw. A high-grade copy (9.6 or 9.8) significantly increases value. A press is recommended to remove any non-color breaking waves before submission.
Notable Features
Significant Key Issue: 1st Appearance of The Sentry (Robert Reynolds) and The Void. This is a major Modern Age key. Features the distinctive Marvel Knights branding.
Authentication Notes
Authentic first printing. Note the Marvel logo placement and the 'JAE' artist signature on the lower left of the silhouette. Correct paper stock gloss and period-correct logo typeface for the early 2000s Marvel Knights line.