Contains possible spoilers for Sentinels (2024) #1!
Marvelis reinventing theX-Menfranchise’s Sentinels, and the preview for the debut issue of their new limited series finds them usinga repurposed version of a classic giant Sentinel robot to travel the world, in a bleak parallel to the mutant heroes' famous Blackbird jet. This is a perfect symbol for all the differences between the two groups, in addition to looking simply incredible on the page.
Marvel’s preview forSentinels#1 – written by Alex Paknadel, art by Justin Mason – has revealed that the titular team’s version of the X-Men’s Blackbird jet is a lobotomized classic Sentinel.
This series follows a team of mutant-hunting cyborg villains convinced they’re doing the right thingby taking down dangerous mutants. The preview sees the team tracking down Omega Red, who has apparently been running wild, and hints at tensions among the new squad, which could come into play as the series progresses.
Marvel’s New Human-Sentinel Hybrids Use A Repurposed Giant Sentinel Robot As Their Transportation
Sentinels#1 – Written By Alex Paknadel; Art By Justin Mason; Color By Frederico Blee; Lettering By Travis Lanham
Marvel’sSentinelsis among the most exciting titles to come as part of the publisher’s relaunch of theX-Menfranchise. This new take on the familiar mutant-hunting monstrous robots is another example of the franchise taking a step forward in a unique and exciting way, andthe added revelation that the Sentinel team will be integrating other Sentinel technology into their mission brings even more weight to this new series. More than just a reboot, the creators behind theX-franchise continue to show determination to reimagine decades worth of lore.
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The roster of the newest Marvel team has been released, and it looks like the Sentinels have more than just some cool powers - they have dark history.
As revealed in pre-release materials forSentinels#1, this team is made up ofvictims of previous Marvel crossovers, transformed into cyborgs by Lawrence ‘Larry’ Trask, the mutant son of Bolivar Trask, who created the original Sentinels. The team are operating out of Graymalkin Prison, the former Xavier Mansion, which has been transformed into a base of anti-mutant operations. However, it’s unclear by what authority they’re operating. Cyclops' Alaska-based X-Men team are being watched by agents of the Office of National Emergency, a mutant-focused government group, but whether O.N.E know about Graymalkin either is unknown.
The New Sentinel Series Raises Questions Of Free Will As Its Protagonists Go On Their Debut Mission
Sentinels#1 – Available October 9 From Marvel Comics
In Gail Simone’sUncanny X-Men, basic mutant hunting is being doneby the Hag-esque Sarah Gaunt, so it’s interesting to see that Graymalkin’s also directly flying Sentinels out of the prison for other missions. TheX-franchise’s current era follows on the heels of a protracted war withthe anti-mutant group Orchis, to whom Sentinels were an integral part of their operation. It seems likely Graymalkin Prison and the new generation of hybrid Sentinel are part of the Orchis remnant, trying to regroup after the attack, but these answers remain to be determined.
Marvel’s new Sentinels might be convinced they’re doing the right thing in opposing the X-Men, but if they have no choice, then they’re hardly better than the machines they use.
This transport Sentinel might also parallel the team themselves. To what extent the Sentinel-ized humans have agency, and can make their own decisions, or even think for themselves, is one of the most urgent questionsthat theSentinelslimited series will have to answer. Readers have already glimpsed dissent among the team; they are evidently not happy about this mission.Marvel’snew Sentinels might be convinced they’re doing the right thing in opposing theX-Men, but if they have no choice, then they’re hardly better than the machines they use.
Sentinels#1will be available Jun 23, 2025 from Marvel Comics.
X-Men
The X-Men franchise, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, centers on mutants with extraordinary abilities. Led by the powerful telepath Professor Charles Xavier, they battle discrimination and villainous mutants threatening humanity. The series explores themes of diversity and acceptance through a blend of action, drama, and complex characters, spanning comics, animated series, and blockbuster films.
