Thunderbolts: Who is Sentry, the Marvel Universe Superman?

Stronger than Superman, Homelander or Omni-Man?

He is a character as fascinating as intertwining who will join the world of Marvel, with Thunderbolts*.

Coming from comics, Smelloften compared to Superman Due to its almost divine powers, will be the alpha and the omega of this new story, the raison d’être of the Nickel-in-feet team formed by the Countess Valentina de Fontaine. Except that unlike Clark Kent, which is only benevolence in a pure state, Smell is a tortured hero, faced with complex internal struggles.

In the history of marvel comics, Bob Reynolds gets his abilities after having ingested an ultra-concentrated version of Super-Soldat serumthe same one who had created Captain America. However, the formula used for Sentry is much stronger, supposed to be approximately a million times more powerful than that of Steve Rogers. The result: Reynolds acquires powers at an almost cosmic level, making him one of the most formidable beings in the Marvel universe.

During a recent interview, Lewis Pullmanthe actor who embodies Sentry, has just mentioned the limits of the character linked to his mental health problems. In an interview with Comicbook.com, Pullman had fun calibration of Sentry compared to Superman,, Homeland Or Omni-man. With humor, he answers:

“In a fight against Superman, Homelander (by The Boys) or Omni-Man (of invincible), he would have his chance. Or rather, I think he would need a break in the middle, direction therapy! I think he has the impression of being an impostor, so he would say: Sorry, we can put that?

But the actor ensures in stride: “Give him a few years and it will do it!“”

This remark fueled speculation on the growth potential of the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Smellalias Bob Reynoldsis not only a hero with colossal powers, he also fights against mental instability and a dark alter ego, Voida destructive entity.

Indeed, in comics, Smell is one of the most powerful characters in Marvel, with superhuman strength, the ability to fly at a speed close to that of light, and an almost total invulnerability. It can handle light and gravitational energy, create strength fields and emit devastating rays of energy. However, the real source of its power lies in its alter ego, Voida dark entity which represents the most destructive face of its capacities. When Void Take the upper hand, Smell becomes an uncontrollable threat, capable of destroying entire cities …

Thunderbolts* thus introduced Sentry into the MCU, with Lewis Pullman. The film, directed by Jake Schreieralso features Sebastian Stan,, Florence Pugh,, David Harbor,, Wyatt Russell And Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Released on April 30 at the cinema.