Sep 1, 1963 CE
First Appearance of Professor Zoom
Eobard Thawne debuts as Professor Zoom in The Flash #139, a villain from the 25th century. #comics #dccomics
Chronological Storyline (44 Milestones)
Sep 1, 1963 CE
Origin Story Revealed
In The Flash #139, Thawne is revealed as a historian obsessed with the Flash who replicates the speed force. #comics #origin
Jun 1, 1966 CE
Zoom Frames Barry for Murder
In The Flash #165, Thawne frames the Flash for murder, deepening their rivalry. #comics #villain
Aug 1, 1970 CE
Battle with the Flash
Thawne battles Barry Allen in The Flash #197, showcasing his speed duplication. #comics #battle
Jul 1, 1979 CE
Murder of Iris Allen
Eobard Thawne kills Iris Allen in The Flash #275, a pivotal moment driving Barry's grief. #comics #tragedy
Oct 1, 1985 CE
Crisis on Infinite Earths - Thawne's Role
Thawne appears in Crisis on Infinite Earths #6, fighting the Flash amid the multiverse crisis. #crossover #crisis
1986 CE
Thawne Erased from Continuity
Following Crisis on Infinite Earths, Thawne is seemingly erased due to timeline changes. #retcon #timeline
Oct 1, 1990 CE
The Flash TV Series - Thawne Not Yet
Though not in the 1990 TV series, Eobard Thawne's concept influenced later adaptations. #tv #adaptation )
Jan 1, 1992 CE
Return of Barry Allen Arc
Thawne returns in The Flash (vol. 2) #74, posing as Barry Allen and causing chaos. #comics #return
Oct 1, 1994 CE
The Dead Heat Storyline
Thawne appears in The Flash #0 during the 'Dead Heat' arc, delving into speed force lore. #speedforce #comics
Jul 1, 1999 CE
The Rogues War
Thawne plays a key role in 'The Rogues War' storyline in The Flash #150, manipulating the Rogues. #villains #wars
2006 CE
Infinite Crisis Reappearance
Thawne briefly appears in Infinite Crisis #3, hinting at his continued existence. #crossover #crisis
Apr 1, 2009 CE
Flash: Rebirth - Negative Speed Force
In Flash: Rebirth #1, Thawne creates the Negative Speed Force, becoming Reverse-Flash. #speedforce #rebirth
Aug 1, 2009 CE
Blackest Night - Black Lantern Thawne
Eobard Thawne resurfaces as a Black Lantern during Blackest Night #5, attacking the Flash. #blackestnight #undead
May 1, 2011 CE
Flashpoint - Murder of Nora Allen
Thawne kills Barry's mother Nora in Flashpoint #1, creating the Flashpoint timeline. #flashpoint #timeline )
Sep 1, 2011 CE
New 52 - The Flash vol. 3
Thawne appears in The Flash (vol. 3) #1 as a recurrent antagonist in the New 52. #new52 #dccomics )
2012 CE
Reverse-Flash's New 52 Origin
The New 52 revamps Thawne's origin in The Flash #0, linking him to the speed force. #origin #new52
Oct 7, 2014 CE
Arrowverse Introduction - Reverse-Flash
Eobard Thawne debuts in The Flash TV series episode 'Pilot', played by Tom Cavanagh. #arrowverse #tv )
2014 CE
The Flash: Rogues Reloaded
Thawne appears in the 'Rogues Reloaded' arc, plotting against the Flash. #rogues #comics
May 19, 2015 CE
Flashpoint Adaptation in TV
The Flash TV show adapts Flashpoint in season 3, featuring Thawne's manipulations. #flashpoint #arrowverse )
Nov 1, 2015 CE
DC Comics: Thawne's Solo Story
Eobard Thawne gets a solo story in DC Comics: The Reverse-Flash Reborn. #solo #dccomics
Mar 1, 2016 CE
The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive - Thawne's Role
Thawne appears in the video game Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox. #videogame #justiceleague
Aug 1, 2016 CE
DC Rebirth - The Flash vol. 5
Thawne returns (as a ghost) in The Flash (vol. 5) #1 during DC Rebirth. #rebirth #dccomics
Oct 4, 2016 CE
Legends of Tomorrow - Thawne as Villain
Thawne appears as a major antagonist in DC's Legends of Tomorrow, first season. #legendsoftomorrow #arrowverse )
May 1, 2017 CE
The Button Crossover
Thawne appears in Batman #22 and The Flash #22 in 'The Button' crossover, linked to Watchmen. #crossover #watchmen )
Nov 28, 2017 CE
Crisis on Earth-X - Thawne's Role
Thawne allies with Nazis in the crossover Crisis on Earth-X. #crossover #crisis
2017 CE
Doomsday Clock - Thawne Mentioned
Thawne is referenced in Doomsday Clock #1, affecting the timeline. #doomsdayclock #timeline )
Aug 1, 2018 CE
Injustice 2 - Thawne as Alternate Skin
Eobard Thawne appears as an alternate character skin in Injustice 2. #videogame #injustice
2018 CE
Heroes in Crisis - Thawne's Trauma
Thawne is a patient at Sanctuary in Heroes in Crisis, exploring his psychology. #heroesincrisis #psychology
Mar 1, 2019 CE
Flash: Year One - Origin Revisited
Thawne's influence is felt in 'Flash: Year One' storyline, tying to his past. #yearone #origin
Dec 10, 2019 CE
Crisis on Infinite Earths TV Crossover
Thawne appears in the live-action Crisis on Infinite Earths, confronting the Flash. #crossover #crisis )
Mar 1, 2020 CE
The Flash #750 - Milestone Issue
Thawne appears in The Flash #750, a milestone issue celebrating the series. #milestone #theflash )
May 1, 2020 CE
Batman: Three Jokers - Thawne's Influence
Thawne's manipulation of timeline is referenced in Batman: Three Jokers. #batman #threejokers
Dec 1, 2020 CE
Dark Nights: Death Metal - The Final Battle
Thawne participates in Dark Nights: Death Metal #7, fighting alongside the Flash. #deathmetal #crossover
Mar 23, 2021 CE
The Flash Season 7 - Thawne Returns
Eobard Thawne returns in The Flash season 7 episode 'All's Wells That Ends Wells'. #theflash #arrowverse )
Jun 1, 2021 CE
Zack Snyder's Justice League - Thawne Cameo
Eobard Thawne appears in a cameo in the DCEU via the Speed Force. #dceu #cameo
2021 CE
Infinite Frontier - Thawne's Return
Thawne resurfaces in Infinite Frontier #0, indicating his timeless existence. #infinitefrontier #timeless
Oct 1, 2022 CE
DC Dark Crisis - Thawne's Plotting
Thawne appears in Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths, affecting the multiverse. #dccrisis #multiverse
Feb 1, 2023 CE
The Flash Film - Michael Shannon Cast
Though not Thawne, the film features another Reverse-Flash; Eobard is anticipated. #theflashmovie #dceu )
May 10, 2023 CE
The Flash Season 9 - Final Season
Thawne appears in the final season of The Flash, culminating his rivalry. #theflash #finale )
May 1, 2023 CE
The Flash #800 - Landmark Issue
Thawne appears in The Flash #800, a landmark issue with major revelations. #landmark #theflash )
2023 CE
Titans: Beast World - Thawne's Involvement
Thawne plays a role in Titans: Beast World, affecting the Titans. #titans #beastworld
Jun 1, 2024 CE
Absolute Power - Thawne's Part
Thawne is involved in the Absolute Power event, threatening the DC universe. #absolutepower #event
2024 CE
The Flash: One-Minute War
Thawne is a key antagonist in the 'One-Minute War' storyline. #flash #war