The Sentry ##1
Marvel Comics • The Sentry Vol. 1
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, his alter-ego The Sentry, and his nemesis The Void. Part of the Marvel Knights line, this story introduces a hero the world had supposedly forgotten.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (9.4)
Condition Details
Minor blunting at the top left corner; slight edge wear along the top; spine appears straight but cannot assess localized spine stress/ticks due to image resolution; colors are vibrant; no visible creases.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $50; Graded (9.8): $180 - $250
Recent Sales
Raw copies in NM condition have recently sold between $35 and $55 on average. Slabbed 9.8 copies remain high due to MCU speculation.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading only if a 9.8 is guaranteed. At a 9.4 estimate, the cost of grading may equal or exceed the value added. A professional press could potentially elevate this to a higher tier.
Notable Features
Major Key Issue; First appearance of The Sentry/The Void; First appearance of Billy Turner; Jae Lee cover art; Marvel Knights imprint.
Authentication Notes
The logo size, color saturation, and Marvel Knights era trade dress (bottom logo placement) align with 2000 era high-gloss stock typical of the first printing.