Reverse Flash
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
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
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1949
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Vol. 1
Final issue
1st appearance of the Rival, considered the first Reverse-Flash
Origin of the Flash retold
Final issue
1st appearance of the Rival, considered the first Reverse-Flash
Origin of the Flash retold
Flash #139
DC
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1963
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Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Professor Zoom, Eobard Thawne aka Reverse-Flash
1st appearance and origin of Professor Zoom, Eobard Thawne aka Reverse-Flash
Flash #147
DC
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1964
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Professor Zoom
Flash #153
DC
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1965
•
Vol. 1
3rd appearance of Reverse Flash
Flash #324
DC
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1983
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Vol. 1
Death of Professor Zoom
Flash: Secret Files and Origins #3
DC
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2001
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Hunter Zolomon, later becomes Zoom, the third Reverse-Flash
1st appearance of Hunter Zolomon, later becomes Zoom, the third Reverse-Flash
Flash #197
DC
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2003
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Vol. 2
1st appearance and origin of Hunter Zolomon as Professor Zoom, in costume
1st appearance of Ashley Zolomon, wife of Hunter
1st appearance and origin of Hunter Zolomon as Professor Zoom, in costume
1st appearance of Ashley Zolomon, wife of Hunter
Variant cover art by Ethan Van Sciver
Variant cover art by Darwyn Cooke
DC 75th Anniversary cover
Variant cover art by Artgerm
Flash #17
DC
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2013
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Vol. 4
1st appearance of Danny West as Reverse-Flash
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