Reverse-Flash (Comics)

Eobard Thawne was born in the 25th century to parents who biologically engineered him to be the perfect child. However, he grew to be a disappointment to his parents, who attempted again with another child. Thawne then killed his parents, and younger brother by means of his older self traveling back in time and killing them.

Thawne later came to idolize Barry Allen, the second Flash. He traveled back in time to meet him, but found that he hadn't gone far enough and arrivedafter Allen's death. Later, he went back and killed Iris' wife Iris Allen. In response to this, and Thawne's attempt to murder his current fiancee, Barry snapped Thawne's neck.

The events of Blackest Night ressurected Thawne, who went back in time and attempted to trap Allen in the speed force after his return. Thawne was also responsible for the death of Barry's mother, Norah. This in turn caused Barry to try to rescue Norah, which caused the events of Flashpoint. In which Thawne was killed by Thomas Wayne.