Marvel Deluxe. Los Nuevos Vengadores, #2: ¿Quién es el Vigía?

The New Avengers (2004)

by Brian Michael Bendis, David Finch (dibujo)

Contiene New Avengers 7-10 USA.
El segundo arco argumental para la serie central del Universo Marvel. Los Nuevos Vengadores, junto a Los 4 Fantásticos y La Patrulla-X, intentan ayudar a redescubrir su pasado al más poderoso héroe que haya conocido el planeta, y también al que se podría convertir en el más poderoso… Pero ese conocimiento podría arrastrar a Robert Reynolds, y a gran parte de los personajes del Universo Marvel a su destrucción absoluta. ¡Además, la primera reunión de los Illuminati, el más importante y desconocido grupo Marvel!

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Marvel, Superheroes, Comic Book, Graphic Novels Comics, Fiction

120 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 2006

About the author

A comic book writer and erstwhile artist. He has won critical acclaim (including five Eisner Awards) and is one of the most successful writers working in mainstream comics. For over eight years Bendis’s books have consistently sat in the top five best sellers on the nationwide comic and graphic novel sales charts.

Though he started as a writer and artist of independent noir fiction series, he shot to stardom as a writer of Marvel Comics' superhero books, particularly Ultimate Spider-Man.

Bendis first entered the comic world with the "Jinx" line of crime comics in 1995. This line has spawned the graphic novels Goldfish, Fire, Jinx, Torso (with Marc Andreyko), and Total Sell Out. Bendis is writing the film version of Jinx for Universal Pictures with Oscar-winner Charlize Theron attached to star and produce.

Bendis’s other projects include the Harvey, Eisner, and Eagle Award-nominated Powers (with Michael Avon Oeming) originally from Image Comics, now published by Marvel's new creator-owned imprint Icon Comics, and the Hollywood tell-all Fortune and Glory from Oni Press, both of which received an "A" from Entertainment Weekly.

Bendis is one of the premiere architects of Marvel's "Ultimate" line: comics specifically created for the new generation of comic readers. He has written every issue of Ultimate Spider-Man since its best-selling launch, and has also written for Ultimate Fantastic Four and Ultimate X-Men, as well as every issue of Ultimate Marvel Team-Up, Ultimate Origin and Ultimate Six.

Brian is currently helming a renaissance for Marvel’s AVENGERS franchise by writing both New Avengers and Mighty Avengers along with the successful ‘event’ projects House Of M, Secret War, and this summer’s Secret Invasion.

He has also previously done work on Daredevil, Alias, and The Pulse.

Reviews

[Baba · Rating 4 out of 5]

As the new team looks to pick up another jailbreaker in The Wrecker, Iron Man sets aside time to look into the mystery of The Sentry, one of the most powerful super powered beings of all-time, yet no-one has heard of him! As many other heroes are drawn into the situation, Bob Reynolds, keeps trying to warn everyone to stay out of it, or The Void will come for them all.

Rereading this shows me yet again that this was the volume that I realised that Bendis' Avengers would be the greatest ever! Let's see, in this volume - enter The Illuminati, The Sentry's 'origin', a betrayal, the first Iron Man vs Captain America differences' stirrings, an Astonishing X-Men team-up; one mutant joining the New Avengers and a street hero turning them down, and that's just the plot! There's super annoying, but spot-on Spidey natter, there's the superbly drawn and choreographed battle with The Wrecker, there's teh outrageous The Sentry 'origin' that somehow works; above everything else it's the cross-Marvel spot-on continuity harking back to the days of Lee and Kirby!

It's well know that Bendis' run was so awesome because he did so much planning, and it could be easily presumed/argued that the MCU was inspired by Bendis methodology of planning ahead to make an overall story made up of countless chapters. I will never forgive Bendis for his Avengers, because I just can't see how they'll ever be bettered! 9 out of 12.

2022 read

[Chad · Rating 5 out of 5]

Steve McNiven comes onto the book and knocks it out of the park during a battle with the Wrecker. It's loads of fun. I'd forgotten the Illuminati were introduced this early in New Avengers. It's a brilliant concept, that these 6 heroes are meeting behind the scenes to keep the world safe, manipulating events as they see fit. The Sentry if the main focus for this arc. Things get meta real quick as the real life Sentry's creator, Paul Jenkins, appears in the book.

I miss these days of the Avengers. None of the various Avengers titles have had the same epic feel since Secret Wars ended.

[Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting look at how the Sentry got to be so nutty. I thought the 'comic book within a comic book' thing was pretty cool, too. Honestly, I didn't read the bios in the back of the book, though.

[Cathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

So, in Vol. 1 all these bad guys were broken out of prison, a new Avengers team assembled with unlikely characters like Wolverine, and started hunting down those bad guys. One of the presumably bad guys in Vol. 1 was the Sentry. Not quite as bad? Misunderstood? Watch this space...

I still like the artwork a lot. It mixes in some old comic artwork, which was fun in the context of this story, aka New Sentry reading about Old Sentry...



The alternating plots and timelines are nicely done. And is there any Marvel superhero or mutant not having a cameo in this thing?

I like the slow-motion sequences!

And this guy really looks like Leonard Nimoy...



This was a lot of fun. It was pretty hyper and so am I now...

[Patrick · Rating 3 out of 5]

UPDATED REVIEW(2020): 3 STARS

I think I misunderstood this story on my first read-through. Bendis tweaked Sentry's origin story, but he didn't do away with it completely. The original Paul Jenkins version exists in canon. This story answers the question of why the Void has such a strong influence over Sentry, while attempting to reconcile his backstory so he can exist in the modern day. I suppose you can't have Sentry be a world famous superhero and a background character with the Avengers at the same time. So the world-famous Sentry of the golden era remains mostly forgotten.

We'll see how my opinion changes with subsequent reads, but for now I'm bumping up my angry 1 star review to 3 stars.

ORIGINAL REVIEW (2016): 1 STAR

To me, this came across as an attempt to make the Sentry character more palatable to fans who were put off by his controversial debut back in 2001.

In that initial run, Sentry was written to exist as a contemporary with Marvel icons like Spider-Man, Hulk, the Fantastic 4 and the X-Men. Moreover, he played an influential role in helping (and perhaps grooming) said heroes during their formative years. Naturally, fans of classic Marvel hated seeing their favourite characters' backstories retconned to include this "Superman knock-off."

Still, he must've been interesting enough to keep around, because he's been popping up in adventures ever since. And in every subsequent appearance, the character gets less and less interesting.

Here, Bendis rewrites Sentry's backstory so his contributions to the Marvel universe are all but nullified. And Sentry's debut series becomes a plot point in this book. Apparently Sentry projected his subconscious to a comic book writer named Paul Jenkins (the author of said debut series). Which means that, as far as Marvel lore is concerned, everything from 2001's The Sentry series is at best questionable, and at worst completely fabricated. It's supposed to be meta. But Bendis disregards that original story in a way that feels cheap and disrespectful. That doesn't sit right with me.

I'm not sure if those irate fans are pleased to know that Sentry's origin story is now up for debate. But as a Sentry fan this one kinda bummed me out. He became one of my favourites after that first series because his story was so damn compelling. Now I'm not sure if that story even happened in the Marvel Universe canon.

[Dirk Grobbelaar · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this much more than Breakout. In fact, I enjoyed it so much more that I will probably have to go back and relook Breakout, perhaps I was just having a bad day. As the title suggests, this story deals primarily with Sentry who featured rather spectacularly in Breakout as well. My reading experience seems to have been the exact opposite of other readers, with most enjoying the first book more and the second book less. Perhaps it’s because I’m used to reading a lot of DC graphic novels, because Sentry is the type of character you’d expect to find in the DCU: he is ridiculously powerful and he wears a cape.

Other than that, I actually enjoyed Emma Frost in here. Normally I don’t care much for her, but the sequences in Bob Reynold’s subconscious were quite good, or at least kept me interested. Since I don’t know the Sentry history at all, I didn’t quite know what to expect and I was curious to see where the story was going. The “great reveal” also made good sense, even if it wasn’t exactly spectacular. The storyline is on the short side (only four issues), but it wouldn’t necessarily have been a good idea to stretch it out much longer.

Sentry also felt like it was better balanced than the previous volume. I’m referring to the fight with The Wrecker, where there is at least a semblance of the Avengers-type action I enjoy seeing. At least this time round Wolverine wasn’t a no-show and Spiderman does something more than just shooting his mouth off. I’m still a bit baffled about Captain America’s role in this whole venture: he is clearly the one who wanted to create the New Avengers team and who enlisted Tony Stark’s help, but Tony seems to be acting as the leader of, and spokesperson for, the group.

Anyway, that’s neither here nor there. I wasn’t sure whether I would continue reading this series but Sentry has convinced me to give The New Avengers, Vol. 3: Secrets and Lies a try.

3.5 stars – rounded down because it was a bit short.

[James DeSantis · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'll admit, I like Sentry. Sure he's a superman copy, but he's basically a Superman who can't control his own thoughts but can be a good person but not all the time. OH yeah, and he can manhandle all the avengers, F4, x-men and more.

This volume really focuses on Sentry. There's short story at the start to show the New Avengers handle one of the escape convicts. It's fun and exciting and gives time for Luke Cage and Spider-woman (So sexy) to kick ass and shine. Bu then the whole team goes after Sentry, to have him join the Avengers, and now we go into a mind-warping experience. The VOID comes out and he ain't a very fun thingy!

Good: The art still remains great and the designs and fight scenes are great. The Sentry is a compelling hero IMO and I always enjoyed his messed up self. The short little trip to stop the Wrecker was great. The ending leaves it up to big things getting set up and I love the Illuminati meetings.

Bad: The background of the Sentry can be a little goofy and very very meta. It's fun but I can see people hating that background. Also the heavy dialog of bendis sometimes stretches scenes here that don't need to be.

Overall another really fun volume of New Avengers. I believe I stopped around volume 7 but remember enjoying a lot of it. So far this is all good memories. A 3.5 out of 5.

[Kemper · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Sentry idea is ambitious and original, but it still never really worked for me. Also, I am still irritated that Wolverine is on this team.

[Subham · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was another good one, as Avengers getting new team and well their first thing is to capture the escaped convicts including The Wreckers and its a fun face off between Spider-woman and him and the big story is the coming of Sentry!

Its a fascinating origin story as we see how he came to be and well his past and so much retcon happens here and it gets both literal and metaphorical and I love that. Plus Paul Jenkins is here too lol plus the big threat of the Void and how Avengers and Emma convince Sentry to be himself again and kind of give him a chance to rediscover himself like they did with Cap and its amazingly done, and I love it plus the art is so much better.

I also like how Emma is here and they included Mastermind and have a subplot of who the General is who did it and probably hinting at big story things to come for SENTRY to come down the line! Its getting good and the slow coming of this team together is awesome!

[Eric · Rating 4 out of 5]

In my review of Volume 1, I said I would keep reading "just to see how the group evolves and how they resolve the Sentry plot-line." Well Volume 2 is one for two by those standards. There is a great resolution to the Sentry plot line. I think it is one of the most imaginative hero/origin stories I have ever read. But there is no evolution of the New Avengers, there is actually very little time spent with them. Why is that? Mostly because of this:

That's right -- Namor, The Fantastic Four, The X-Men, The Inhumans, Doctor Strange -- all of these characters have guest spots in this four-comic volume, with an especially meaty role being given to Emma Frost. Which doesn't really answer the question of how the New Avengers really fit together, but with this ridiculous line-up of all stars, who really cares?

[Anna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good! I loved the dynamics of the Avengers.

[Gavin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Meta level shit. Finally got some answers about the Sentry...but still confused as fuck.
Also more Illuminati meetings, secrets being kept, etc.
Oh and one gigantic awesome panel with the FF, Avengers, X-Men, Inhumans and Strange and Namor...boom.

I like how the explanation of helping Sentry wasn't just needing a Thor, but that Wanda and what happened to the Avengers before could've been helped if they'd tried harder to help her.

Dynamics starting to work, and I also see the seeds of discord between Tony and Steve starting to be planted ever so slightly.

Well done, also art by Finch and McNiven is top notch.

[aysu · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 bu sayı biraz geçiş gibiydi.

[Wavieff · Rating 4 out of 5]

ends too simply, but for what it's worth, PERFECT comic book writing. i LOVE the illuminati (THE AVENGERS VERSION THE AVENGERS VER

[Roman Zarichnyi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Друга арка «Нові Месники: Чатовий» (2005), #7-10 зосереджена виключно на персоні Чатового, який брав участь у подіях першої арки.

Після першого тому ставлення до цього героя було незрозуміле. Він, наче, є поганцем і водночас ні. На початку другого є коротка історія, де Нові Месники справляються з одним із утікачів. Це досить прикольно виглядає, і дає час Люку Кейджу та Жінці-Павучисі показати на що вони здатні. З ними також є Росомаха, який виглядає досить незвично у команді. А тоді вся команда йде за Чатовим, щоб він приєднався до Месників.

Основним антигероєм арки є Ніхто, який обіцяв знищити весь світ. І поки одні супергерої намагаються втихомирити його, інші допомагають хлопчині, який забув, що він є Чатовий, згадати усе. І це виглядає дійсно цікаво, адже окрім того, що його дружина проводить душевні бесіди із своїм чоловіком, також йому показують старі комікси про нього, щоб він згадав хто він є насправді.

Було справді цікаво.

[Gary Butler · Rating 5 out of 5]

38th book read in 2018.

Number 29 out of 698 on my all time book list.

The Sentry story line is one of the most creative I have read.

[Christopher (Donut) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quite the drop off in art, but given the amount of rambling Bendis de-briefings in this volume, I can see why a top flight penciler would not be essential. "Talking heads."

Also not super keen on the solution to the mystery of the Sentry, although the retro Bronze Age art is cool.

[Sud666 · Rating 4 out of 5]

The New Avengers by Bendis is hitting on all cylinders. The newly formed Avengers are trying to recruit, and help at the same time, Robert Reynolds, aka Sentry. I have enjoyed the Sentry every time I've run into him. His tremendous power coupled with his alter-ego the Void make him a fascinating version of Superman.
In this series we get many of the answers about the mysterious Sentry. In their attempts to use the Sentry, the Avengers decide to try to help him with the problems with the Void. A large cast of characters from the Avengers, SHIELD, the X-Men and the Inhumans comes to help the Sentry, also taking into account that if he flips out it will take the combined powers of all the heroes to stop him.
In an interesting twist Emma Frost is able to slip into the mind of the Sentry and find out what really happened. To save spoilers I'll just say two older characters, Mastermind and the General, decided to mess with his head. The rest you have to read for.

I like this version of Avengers, they are far more gritty bunch. I like the addition of the Sentry as well. He brings a Thor-like, more than likely more, power to the group lacking a Hulk. It is also an interesting take on the Sentry. I was impressed with the story and the artwork is as usual excellent.

This is a great series so far. I have enjoyed, as usual, Bendis's writing and I like the cast of assembled Avengers. This is a great series to read if you are a fan of the Avengers and I look forward to reading the rest of this superb series.

[Chelsea 🏳️‍🌈 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hmmm, I enjoyed this less this time around.

The Sentry's story actually got better for me after this volume. When I read this the first time, I didn't know anything about the character (I can't remember if that was because he didn't exist or this was his first real introduction). Either way, it was just your typical story: all powerful being that can't control his abilities. It was kind of a new thing with this being done to a male character. Usually, that's a trope that's only applied to powerful women: Wanda, Jean Grey, etc.

Anyway, that's the main point of this volume. So, in all, not that enjoyable. However, this gets 3 stars because I really liked Tony's conversation with Logan, I enjoyed the teamwork and I liked Steve's faith in this go around being different.

I didn't appreciate the way Jessica Drew is not only drawn in a sexualized manner, but everyone (including her new teammates) felt the need to mention her body. I do not understand why men claim they don't understand why we have so many seminars on sexual harassment and the like. Imagine coming into work every day and every woman in your office talks about how attractive they find you.

[Therese · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

Enjoyed this volume 2. The story is interesting and the art is good. The only reason I didn't like this as much as the previous volume was the lack of focus on the actual team. So many random Marvel heroes had cameos in this.

[RG · Rating 4 out of 5]

First time really getting to read about Sentry for myself. I actually don't mind him even if his powers are a super copy and a little cliched in the background story. The story itself is still alot of fun. Sometimes Bendis can get very dialogue heavy and it doesn't really help the plot.

[Carol Mola · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cada vez estoy más dentro del universo marvelita. Me encanta todo lo que leo.

[Ian · Rating 3 out of 5]

Book 2.
As the New Avengers begin to come together cohesively as a team, facing foes like the Wrecker, they find themselves confronted by the Sentry. Sentry is one of the most powerful superheroes on the planet but the problem is that no-one remembers him, often not even himself.

I really liked Paul Jenkins' 'The Sentry' and was particularly intrigued by the idea of a hero so powerful but so flawed that the very memory of him had to be erased from the minds of the world. This book revisits the character and those concepts but, it has to be said, with much less finesse.

If anything, this feels like a speedrun of how to rehabilitate and reintroduce Sentry as quickly as possible, and that feels like something of a betrayal of Jenkins' original story.
Weirdly, in fact, Paul Jenkins actually appears in-universe in this story as a comic book writer who seemingly 'created' the Sentry. I think Bendis was trying for 'meta' but actually just ended up with 'weird'.

So, as a way of catching-up the uninitiated and reintroducing Sentry to the Marvel Universe, this is a perfectly passable book but, for me, was let down by how much lesser it felt than Jenkins' origin story of the character.

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[Gad · Rating 4 out of 5]

Este cómic está bien. No es de los mejores que he leído, pero resulta entretenido ver cómo hay piezas del puzzle que se van conectando con respecto al tomo anterior de nuevos vengadores. Es interesante conocer a este personaje, el vigía, del que no sabíamos mucho en esta cronología Marvel Deluxe. Me intriga ver a donde va a parar esto, y qué aventuras van a tener los nuevos héroes, acompañados ahora por uno de los seres más poderosos del universo Marvel.

[Alan Castree · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although I like Alias, I’m not really enjoying Bendis’s other work… just more “gritty” stuff with a lot of skippable wordy banter. I guess he did give Marvel a post 911 more “serious” approach in superhero storytelling, leading to the content we have today.

[Ericka Peña · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5

[Alex · Rating 3 out of 5]

meeh, sin más, pero necesario para seguir

[dennis · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a good read after watching thunderbolts! Go bob!

[José · Rating 4 out of 5]

3,5 estrellas: Este volumen cuenta el origen de El Vigía, el equivalente de Superman de Marvel, solo que lo que hace entretenido a este héroe es que está loco. Los dibujos me encantaron y la trama está bastante bien; era necesario dedicar todo el volumen a explicar de dónde salió este héroe que no es de los más conocidos de Marvel.

¡A ver qué pasará en el próximo!

[Booksofswarley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tout se met en place doucement vers Civil War.