Sentry vs Hulk - will the green giant defeat Sentry?
Sentry – strengths and weaknesses
Sentry, or Robert “Bob” Reynolds, is a superhero from the Marvel world, created as a counterpart to Superman. It should therefore come as no surprise that he is extremely powerful. In addition to his physical strength, he also possesses many other powers. He is extremely fast, can fly and, if necessary, teleport. Sentry is one of the few characters considered impossible to defeat. He is immortal and invulnerable to most attacks.
Standing up to fight against the Hulk, Sentry possesses more than just strength and stamina. He possesses telepathic, mental or psionic abilities. So with such potential, is the Hulk able to challenge Sentry? Of course, Sentry also has his kryptonite. He is emotionally unstable and has a dark alter ego capable of taking control of him. Robert has to be in a constant battle with Void, which weakens him considerably. This is his only weakness and it is quite significant.
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Hulk – skills and abilities
The Hulk is a fictional comic book character created by Marvel Comics. He is the alter ego of scientist Bruce Banner, who after exposure to intense gamma radiation turns into a huge, powerful and uncontrollable giant called the Hulk.
The green giant is known for his unlimited strength, certainly the most powerful character in the universe in terms of pure muscle power. The more evil the Hulk is, the greater his power becomes. With one punch he can create a portal between dimensions. His extraordinary regeneration factor can heal him from most injuries. The Hulk is also immortal, the nature of this phenomenon is not fully known, although he has obviously happened to be killed in various comics.
Hulk, compared to many donkeys, has an ace up his sleeve, he is incredibly intelligent. Although, rather, this part of his extraordinary power owes a shitload to the character of Bruce Banner.
Round 1 – No preparation
Sentry vs Hulkt is a duel of extremely powerful characters, each possessing almost unimaginable physical strength. However, each of the heroes has some protection. Hulk gets stronger as his anger grows. Sentry, on the other hand, is toned down through his alter ego, Void. The duel would probably last for a long time and it is possible that it would not determine a winner. To defeat an opponent of this caliber, one must realize that brute physical strength alone may not be enough to determine a winner.
Round 2 – Preparing for the fight
It’s hard to say unequivocally whether Sentry would be able to prepare something that would surprise Hulk. It’s hard to take control of the green giant’s mind and few telepaths have accomplished that. Also, his ability to survive in space will not make Reynolds’ task any easier.
Bruce’s intellect will certainly contribute to the resolution of the battle. He became a member of the organization known as the Illuminati for a reason. It will be easier to bring the Sentry to a state when the Void begins to assert itself than to calm the Hulk. Therefore, in this case, we would point to Hulk’s advantage.
Sentry vs Hulk in the comics
Hulk faced Sentry in the World War Hulk #5 comic book, Hulk is sent by the Illuminati to the distant planet of Sakaar. After surviving numerous tragedies on Sakaar, including the loss of his beloved, Hulk returns to Earth to take revenge on those who betrayed him. Hulk teams up with a group of other aliens, known as “Warbound,” who accompanied him to Sakaar, to assist him in his mission. His goal is to judge those he believes are to blame for his suffering, including the Marvel superheroes who sent him to the alien planet.
World War Hulk is an epic conflict between the Hulk and some of the biggest characters from the Marvel universe, such as Iron Man, the Avengers and the Fantastic Four. Of course, most of them are unable to compete with Banner’s alter ego in any way. Eventually they ask for help from Sentry, who is initially unable to help them. Eventually, however, he appears on the battlefield. An epic Sentry vs Hulk duel begins. Sentry uses the power of a million exploding stars, but even that is not enough to knock down his opponent. Their clash is so intense that both return to their human forms, but it is Reynolds who ultimately falls defeated.
