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, the Sentry, and his dark counterpart, the Void. The story reveals he was a forgotten hero that everyone in the Marvel Universe was forced to forget to save the world.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (9.4)
Condition Details
Minimal spine stress visible; corners appear sharp; gloss is high with no visible color breaking creases or fingerprints from the provided low-res image.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $120 - $160; Graded (CGC 9.8): $450 - $600
Recent Sales
High demand recently due to MCU interest (Thunderbolts), with 9.8 copies selling between $500 and $700 and raw copies frequently hitting $130+.
Grading Recommendation
Highly recommended for professional grading if it appears to be a 9.6 or 9.8. This is a significant modern key with a massive value gap between raw and slabbed high grades.
Notable Features
Major Key: First appearance of The Sentry and The Void. Part of the influential Marvel Knights imprint. Iconic Jae Lee cover.
Authentication Notes
The Marvel Knights era books have a specific semi-gloss cardstock cover. Authentic copies show distinct color registration in the dark shadows of the face and a specific tint of gold/yellow in the logo.