Why does the Reverse-Flash hate Barry?

When it comes to the CW show, it's not really spelled out as much as it is in the comics, but the gist of it is probably best summarized by Redditor DrWhoBruh who writes, "He hates the Flash because he was so damn obsessed over him that he started to become like him, only to realize his destiny is meant to be his ...
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Why did the Reverse-Flash want to kill Barry?

Realizing that Barry was the only way to return to his time, Eobard killed a man in order to assume the identity of Harrison Wells as the director of S.T.A.R. Labs, and to push through for the creation of a particle accelerator to ensure that Barry would become the Flash.
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Why were the Flash and Reverse-Flash enemies?

But when Thawne traveled back in time to meet the Flash, he discovered that he was destined to become his archenemy. Thus, Eobard grew to despise the Flash for everything that he is because of how much he wasted on trying to become him and became the reverse of everything he stood for as the Reverse-Flash.
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Why is Reverse-Flash so evil?

Eobard did say it's basically. A self fulfilling prophecy. He wanted to be a hero, instead. He was forced to be the villain.
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Why does Thawne hate Barry in the show?

Embarrassed and enraged from the perception that Barry stole his big moment, Thawne decided to dedicate his life to destroying Barry as the Reverse-Flash, with the Reverse-Flashpoint giving Thawne the chance to live out his lifelong fantasy of becoming the Arrowverse's greatest speedster superhero.
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History Of Reverse Flash



Who is Flash's main villain?

1. Reverse-Flash Is The Flash's Archenemy. No matter what happens, Eobard Thawne will always be the Flash's most personal enemy. He's menaced Barry Allen and his friends from the very beginning, and has cheated death multiple times to ensure that his foes will never know peace.
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What did Barry do to Thawne?

When Iris West (Barry's wife) rejected his romantic pursuits, Thawne killed Iris. After Flash had found love again, Thawne threatened to kill Fiona Webb (Barry's new fiancé) on their wedding day. Fearful that history was repeating itself, Barry killed Thawne by breaking his neck.
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Why is Reverse-Flash eyes red?

13 HE CAN TURN HIS EYES BRIGHT RED

It seems that Eobard is able to concentrate the effects of his red lightning into his eyes to give himself a terrifying and threatening look. While not the biggest power in his arsenal, this is something that the other Flashes don't do.
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Who is Flash's arch enemy?

Reverse-Flash: The Reverse-Flashes are the speedster arch-nemesis of each Flash.
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Is Reverse-Flash a good guy?

The Reverse-Flash is basically a dark version of Barry Allen's superhero alter-ego. That makes him an ideal villain but he might not be the best. When finding a villain to match the likes of the Fastest Man Alive, the Flash, the options are limited given his immense powers.
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Who is Flash's greatest enemy?

The greatest villain of any Flash, Eobard Thawne, the Reverse-Flash, has made it his life's mission to unleash as much pain as he can on the Flash Family. Coming from the far future and obsessed with Barry Allen, Reverse-Flash has gone so far as to kill Barry's mom and his wife Iris West.
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Who is stronger Reverse-Flash or Zoom?

Reverse Flash also has the advantage of being a much older foe than Zoom. With his ability to travel through time, he can strike at any moment in Barry's life. Furthermore, with how often he is seen battling the Flash, it makes sense that he would be incredibly skilled.
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Why does Thawne still look like Wells?

So in s1 Thawne was revealed to have disguised himself as Wells for his plan. S2 and S3 had him in his original appearance for the most part. But since S4 now he's wearing his Wells disguise and that is his primary look. Even after Crisis he was mended into the Wells.
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Who is the fastest speedster?

1) Flash (Wally West)

The third superhero known by the name of Flash, Wally West is undoubtedly the fastest man alive, not just in the DC comics multiverse but in the entire history of comic book fiction. A fan of the scarlet speedster, Wally West gained his superpowers in a lab accident similar to Barry Allen.
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Who killed Barry Allen's dad?

However, after seeking advice from Henry months later, Barry returned to Central City with his father, where he made a final decision to stay. Soon after however, Henry was murdered by Hunter Zolomon/Zoom.
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Why is the Reverse-Flash so obsessed with Flash?

Reverse Flash's origins.

Dr. Eobard Thawne was a nerd from the future who idolized The Flash. So much so that he even replicated the accident that gave Barry Allen his powers. He was able to not only complete this task, but he used the Speed Force to travel back in time and visit The Flash Museum.
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Why does Reverse-Flash vibrate?

Eobard Thawne chooses to vibrate for exactly the reasons you just said: to look scary and ominous. Additionally, he also does it in order to mask his identity- which Barry himself also does when he talks to Iris in his alter-ego. The red eyes also are just for show, and are there only just to make him look scary.
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Who is Flash's first enemy?

Everyone remembers their first. Super-villain, that is! In last month”s The Flash #71, the “Year One” storyline continued as Barry Allen found himself in a nightmare future in which all of Central City was controlled and terrorized by the speed-stealing baddie known as the Turtle.
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Why do zooms eyes turn black?

The Darkness - Killing his Time Remnant didn't create any Dark Force, the reason his eyes turn black is from tapping into his powers, Barry's turn Yellow, Eobard's turn Red, and Zoom's turn Black.
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Who is faster Flash or Kid Flash?

There's a great number of heroes that could lay claim to the Flash name in some way. But, the original Kid-Flash is actually the fastest of all of them. For years Wally West seemed like quite the threat for Barry Allen.
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How did Zoom get his powers?

Following the S.T.A.R. Labs particle accelerator explosion, Hunter was affected during electroshock therapy by the dark matter emitted, giving him superhuman speed and various other abilities derived from it. Following this, he escaped and began acting as the supervillain known as Zoom, stylized as the Speed Demon.
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Does Barry undo reverse Flashpoint?

Because Barry removed Eobard Thawne/Reverse-Flash from his native time period in the act of saving his mother, Eobard was able to exist as a time remnant and as a result, avoid his erasure by Eddie Thawne in 2015.
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Is Eobard Thawne Eddie's son?

The other major reveal is the Reverse-Flash is actually Eobard Thawne, and Eddie is his distant ancestor. The show never provides an exact family tree to work out their relation to one another, but it appears Eobard is essentially the great-great-grandson of Eddie.
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Is Eddie Thawne evil?

Eddie was amazingly brave and selfless; he willingly committed suicide to prevent Eobard from causing any further harm in the present and future, and in order to save Barry, Iris, Joe and Team Flash from his evil descendant.
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