During the process, the suit’s color scheme became “reverse,” causing the body of suit to become yellow, and the boots red. With the costume in hand he used a machine to bring out the Flash’s powers, which were contained in the suit, giving him the Flash’s abilities. He was originally introduced as a criminal from the 25 th century who had gotten a hold of Flash’s costume from a time capsule. His first appearance was Flash #139, in 1963. It should be noted that Eobard Thawne’s history is subject to a series of retcons (‘cause comics), so here’s a condense look into Eobard’s complex comic history. Though Eobard Thawne was the original Zoom in the comics, it appears that he (or any other alternate version) is not a likely candidate for the show’s newer version of Zoom. He would then join a newer iteration of the Injustice Society. He would then appear shortly after for another round with Garrick, only to disappear into the speed force.ĥ0 years would then go by before his escape from the speed force, as pure energy. His time as a criminal speedster was cut short as his formula was only temporary, leading to his defeat by Jay Garrick. Angered, Clariss used the formula on himself, and took on the life of a criminal, in true Golden Age style. With this formula, that he dubbed “Velocity 9,” he brought it forward to a scientific community, who were quick to dismiss his claims on the formulas potential. There he was able to recreate the formula that gave Garrick his speed powers.

He was originally a professor at the university Jay Garrick (The original Flash) was attending. Below, you can read a brief description of the 4 individuals who have taken on this role.Įdward Clariss, A.K.A “The Rival.” This character first debuted in Flash Comics #104, in 1949. Who is he, and how is he any different from last season’s Reverse Flash? While we won’t find out that answer for a while, it should be noted that throughout the Flash’s comic history there had been multiple people who have taken on a form of a “Reverse Flash ” each with their own motive. The second season of Flash is about to begin, and the Flash’s newest foe will come in the form of a new speedster.

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