| “ | Yesterday, I thought I was a man named Malcolm Gilmore. It turns out that whole life was a lie, and in reality, I was a dead man... some idiot who killed himself to stop a supervillain that didn't stay dead. | ” |
— Eddie Thawne[src]
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Detective Edward "Eddie" Thawne[4] is a police detective of the Central City Police Department and the ancestor of Eobard Thawne, better known as the Reverse-Flash. After being resurrected by the Negative Speed Force, Thawne was sent to 2049 and lived under the name Dr.[4] Malcolm Gilmore. Thawne eventually became the latest avatar of the Negative Speed Force, better known as Cobalt Blue.
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]
Malcolm Gilmore
The Impossible
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One night while working before the deadline, Malcolm 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.[3]
No Such Thing as a Coincidence
Avatars
Old Life
Believe in the Impossible
Powers and Abilities
Powers
- Negative Speed Force Connection: After being stuck by a Negative Speed Force lightning bolt, Thawne gained a connection to the Force of Nature and superhuman abilities.[3]
- Accelerated Healing Factor: Thawne was able to regain consciousness mere minutes after being struck by lightning with no visible injuries.[3]
- Accelerated Perception: Thawne is able to perceive actions and words that appeared for a brief moment in time.[1]
- Portal Opening: As a side effect of his resurrection, Thawne gained the ability to subconsciously open singularities across space and time.[5]
- Electrokinesis: Thawne produces red lightning when running at superhuman speeds.[1]
- Electrical Constructs: Thawne was able to construct a javelin made of Negative Speed Force lightning.[1]
- Superhuman Durability: Thawne is able to fight both XS and Impulse for a period of time with no visible injuries despite falling from a great height.[1]
- Superhuman Momentum: Thawne is able to withstand extreme kinetic energy. He is also able to stop completely even running at a superhuman speed.[1]
- Superhuman Reflexes: Thawne is able to respond to attacks quickly.[1]
- Superhuman Speed: Thawne is able to run at exceptional speed.[1]
- Superhuman Strength: Thawne can exert great strength with his bare hands.[1]
- Time Travel: Thawne was able to travel back in time from 2049 to 2020.[1]
- Superhuman Stamina: Thawne is able to run at extremely high speeds and thus has a high rate of metabolism without being out of breath.[1]
Abilities
- Hand-to-Hand Combat: Thawne can capably defend himself from The Flash and eventually overpower him.[1]
- Science/Engineering: While Thawne, as Gilmore, has an unknown specific profession, he was seen working at Mercury Labs on a blueprint of an advanced machine.[3]
- Marksmanship: Thawne was proficient with handling his standard issues firearm.[2]
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 |
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A New World, Part 1: Reunions | Appears |
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A New World, Part 2: The Blues | Appears |
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A New World, Part 3: Changes | Appears |
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A New World, Part 4: Finale | Appears |
Notes
- As Malcolm Gilmore, Thawne's birthdate is March 30, 2017.[4]
Gallery
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Detective Eddie Thawne
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Dr. Malcolm Gilmore
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Gilmore's driver's license
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References
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