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Creation & Design

Created by writer John Broome and artist Carmine Infantino, Reverse Flash was designed as a foil to the Flash, embodying the darker aspects of speed and time manipulation.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a time-traveling villain, Eobard Thawne's obsession with the Flash led him to become one of Barry Allen's most formidable foes.

Character Development

Over the years, Reverse Flash has evolved from a simple villain to a complex character with deep motivations tied to his obsession with the Flash and the Speed Force.

Cultural Reception

Reverse Flash has been well-received as one of the most iconic villains in the DC Universe, often praised for his depth and complexity.

Character Details

Real Name:
Eobard Thawne
First Appearance:
Flash Comics #104
Aliases:
Professor Zoom, The Flash's nemesis
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Rogues, Legion of Doom
Abilities:
Super speed, Time travel, Enhanced reflexes
Equipment:
Speed Force energy, Time travel devices
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
blonde

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Flash Comics #104
DC ⋅ 1949
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Flash Comics #104
 
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Final issue

1st appearance of The Rival, considered the first Reverse-Flash

Origin of The Flash retold

Flash #139
DC ⋅ 1963
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Flash #139
 
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1st appearance and origin of Professor Zoom, Eobard Thawne aka Reverse-Flash

Flash #147
DC ⋅ 1964
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Flash #147
 
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2nd appearance of Professor Zoom

Flash #153
DC ⋅ 1965
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Flash #153
 
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3rd appearance of Reverse Flash

Flash #324
DC ⋅ 1983
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Flash #324
 
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Death of Professor Zoom

Flash: Secret Files and Origins #3
DC ⋅ 2001
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Flash: Secret Files and Origins #3
 
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1st appearance of Hunter Zolomon, later becomes Zoom, the third Reverse-Flash

Flash #197
DC ⋅ 2003
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Flash #197
 
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1st appearance and origin of Hunter Zolomon as Professor Zoom, in costume

1st appearance of Ashley Zolomon, wife of Hunter

Flash Rebirth #4
1:25 ⋅ DC ⋅ 2009
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Flash Rebirth #4
 
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Variant cover art by Ethan Van Sciver

Flash #7
1:10 ⋅ DC ⋅ 2011
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Flash #7
 
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Variant cover art by Darwyn Cooke

DC 75th Anniversary cover

Flash #8
Variant ⋅ DC ⋅ 2011
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Flash #8
 
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Variant cover art by Artgerm

Flash #17
DC ⋅ 2013
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1st appearance of Danny West as Reverse-Flash

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