Flashpoint: Reverse-Flash #1 2011 is a one-shot comic that provides Eobard Thawne's perspective and origin story, explaining his deep hatred for the Flash (Barry Allen) and how he systematically destroyed Barry's life, leading to the creation of the Flashpoint universe. Key Plot Points Idolization and Humiliation: The comic details how Eobard Thawne, a scientist from the 25th century, idolized Barry Allen and replicated the accident that gave him speedster powers. However, upon traveling back in time, he learned he was destined to become the Flash's greatest enemy and was ultimately defeated and humiliated by his hero, fueling his intense hatred. Discovery of the Negative Speed Force: After being imprisoned, Thawne managed to tap into and create the Negative Speed Force, which he uses to travel through time and manipulate events. Failed Attempts to Erase Barry: Initially, Thawne tried to go back in time to prevent Barry from becoming the Flash, but he discovered that without Barry's existence, he also would not exist, as his powers derive from the Flash's legacy. Systematic Destruction of Barry's Life: Realizing he couldn't erase Barry, Thawne instead decided to torment him emotionally. He traveled to Barry's childhood and made subtle, petty changes to his past, such as pushing him down stairs, ruining a baseball game, and even erasing his best friend from existence. The Murder of Nora Allen: Thawne's ultimate act of revenge was traveling back to the night Barry's mother, Nora Allen, was killed, and murdering her himself. This singular act caused a massive butterfly effect, drastically altering the timeline and creating the dystopian Flashpoint universe. Role in Flashpoint: In the altered Flashpoint timeline, Thawne is a "living paradox," immune to the changes in the timeline. He reveals to the Flash that Barry himself is responsible for creating this broken reality by trying to save his mother from being killed by Thawne in the first place. The one-shot serves to provide Eobard Thawne's motivations and a behind-the-scenes look at how his actions directly caused the main Flashpoint event, offering the perspective of the main villain.
