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Warning : Spoilers for Sentry # 4!The introduction of a newSentryinto theMarvel Universesimultaneously usher in a unexampled gadget on the legacy submarine conception . A legacy hero is best defined as a young character who succeed in the footsteps of another by carrying the former one ’s name , powers , and characteristics , either at the same time or after the late hero is done with it . However , the Sentry name is n’t one to be entirely proud of .
This is whyMarvel ’s newest powerful submarine sandwich , Solarus , opts to carry the legacy of original Sentry Bob Reynolds without carrying his name , beginning inSentry#4 . In the first subject , Mallory Gibbs is introduced as one of numerous heroes to suddenly arouse up with the former Sentry ’s powers . By the serial publication ' end , she ’s the last one alive and officially declare her superhero persona - but does n’t adopt the Sentry name .
The choice to not take his name both redefines and reconciles Sentry ’s name and history , offering a new take on legacy Hero for the Marvel Universe .
Sentry’s Misdeeds Overshadow His Good Deeds
Sentry#4 by Jason Loo, Luigi Zagaria, Arthur Hesli, and VC’s Joe Caramagna
Rather than add to the legacy , Mallory seems intent on reinventing what that legacy means , redefine what people think when they see a Sentry .
The Sentry name is n’t one to be proud of commit the route that Reynolds went down . Sentry has taken part in numerous heroic feat , like fight Galactus to a stalemate , but his misdeeds eclipse his effective 1 . When the name Sentry comes up , people do n’t echo his positive bit as much as they retrieve when he was outright terrific and disruptive , like whenhe literally ripped Ares apart . Some even recall hisstruggles with habituation , which further complicate his legacy .
This is forthwith referenced inSentry#4 , where Mallory ca n’t even mention how much of a good serviceman Robert Reynolds was without acknowledge the dark influence he suffered under The Void . That would excuse why Mallory chooses the name Solarus rather than that of her predecessor . The name lookout strikes fear far more than it root on hope . As Solarus , though , Mallory can convey new meaning to the Sentry symbol and costume by emphasizing the good qualities that Bob brought to the table , even without the name .
How Solarus Can Still Contribute to the Sentry Legacy
The legacy hero is unremarkably all about recover new room to impart to the legacy of a bomber with the same name , while adopt their mantle . We ’ve see it with fighter like Spider - Man , Captain America , and Ms. Marvel . But this is different . Rather than add to the legacy , Mallory seems absorbed on reinventing what that bequest meant , redefine what citizenry think when they see a Sentry . The airless we ’ve seen to something similar is Bloodsport and Red Hood , and both are DC properties . This palpate like a totally new take on the legacy concept byMarvel’sstandards that will give new meaning to the nameSentry .
Sentry#4is usable now from Marvel Comics .
