Who is Bob? The Thunderbolts Trailer May Reveal Marvel’s Most Powerful Hero
Marvel’s latest Thunderbolts trailer has dropped, showcasing a group of familiar faces like Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) and U.S. Agent (Wyatt Russell) clashing in a high-stakes, chaotic atmosphere. But there’s one character in the mix who, at first glance, seems like the least threatening of them all: Bob. Played by Lewis Pullman, Bob is seen looking timid and unsure, but appearances can be deceiving—because this Bob may actually be Marvel’s powerhouse, the Sentry.
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A Timid Face Hiding Unmatched Power
In the comics, Bob Reynolds, also known as the Sentry, wields the “power of a million exploding suns.” Originally a drug addict, Bob accidentally discovered a lab trying to recreate Captain America’s super-soldier serum. After consuming the serum, he gained godlike powers—super strength, flight, energy manipulation, and more. He’s one of the most powerful beings in Marvel, but his dark side, the Void, makes him even more dangerous.
This duality of Bob is what makes him such a terrifying character. While he may seem mild-mannered, the Void represents a darker force within him that has caused catastrophic events in the Marvel Universe, including wiping out millions in a single attack.
The Void: The Sentry’s Dark Side
The Void is the ultimate villain inside the Sentry, lurking in the shadows of Bob’s mind, waiting to be unleashed. It first appeared on Earth around 1600 BCE, acting as a harbinger of death and destruction. When it merges with Bob, it takes control and uses his immense power to carry out its horrific agenda.
In the comics, this entity is so dangerous that even Doctor Strange and Reed Richards had to intervene. They made everyone forget Bob and the Sentry existed, hoping that would stop the Void from returning. Could this be the danger lurking in Thunderbolts? If Bob’s dark side is unleashed, the Thunderbolts may face a threat unlike anything they’ve ever encountered.
What Role Will Bob Play in the MCU’s Future?
While Thunderbolts looks like a grounded Marvel film, Bob’s introduction could open the door for cosmic-level threats and a much bigger storyline. Could we see the team inadvertently setting loose the Void, pushing the Sentry to the forefront of Marvel’s upcoming saga? Given Bob’s complex history, he may serve as more than just a new character, but one who could alter the MCU in unexpected ways.
Marvel fans are eagerly awaiting the movie’s release on May 2, 2025, to see just how Bob—and the Sentry—fit into the MCU’s ever-expanding narrative.
