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Detective Edward "Eddie" Thawne is a former police detective of the Central City Police Department and the ancestor of Eobard Thawne, better known as the Reverse-Flash. Thawne was resurrected after his suicide to stop the Reverse-Flash, being mysterious sent to 2049 and living under the name of Malcolm Gilmore.
Biography
The Impossible
In 2013, Eddie Thawne witnessed the S.T.A.R. Labs Particle Accelerator explosion.[2]
Happy New Year
The Flash
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Nine months later, Thawne began working with The Flash with Joe West. However, he was forced to commit suicide when he realized the villainous Reverse-Flash was his descendant.[2]
Into the Future
Struck by Lightning
One night while working before the deadline, Gilmore's project was halted when the lights in his office began flickering, with his computer switching off on its own. Suspicious of the sudden blackout, Gilmore walked towards the windows and saw a red thunderstorm outside. As he turned around, beakers of chemicals started floating upwards and defying gravity. Claiming it was impossible, a red lightning bolt struck from the sky and hit Gilmore in the chest, sending him flying backwards. Gilmore later regained consciousness and saw a classified police file detailing the death of Eddie Thawne, a man sharing his appearance.[1]
Powers and Abilities
Powers
- Negative Speed Force Connection: After being stuck by a Negative Speed Force lightning bolt, Gilmore gained a connection to the Force of Nature and superhuman abilities.[1]
- Accelerated Healing Factor: Gilmore was able to regain consciousness mere minutes after being struck by lightning with no visible injuries.[1]
Abilities
- Marksmanship: Thawne was proficient with handling his standard issues firearm.[2]
- Science/Engineering: While Gilmore's specific profession is unknown, he was seen working at Mercury Labs on a blueprint of an advanced machine.[1]
Appearances
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Armageddon, Part 5 | Pictured |
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Impulsive Excessive Disorder | Appears |
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Death Rises | Mentioned |
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Death Falls | Flashback |
| A New World, Part 1 | Appears | |
| A New World, Part 2 | Appears | |
Gallery
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Eddie Thawne
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Malcolm Gilmore
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References
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| Original Multiverse
Earth: 1 | |||||||||||||||||||