SkunkyArt | Nova20X — The Reverse Flash

Eddie has a vast knowledge on forensic science due to his own studies and brief stint as part of the KCPD's forensic lab as an intern.

As well, Edward's father Malcom had been a Forensic Scientist on his own right before his death, so that he had mounted a lab in the attic of his old home. This same lab was used by Edward later on to give himself superpowers.

To his own twisted joy, the new Flash is nephew of Barry Allen, the son of the woman he tried to murder all those years ago. While not his prime objective, Thawne has considered the possibility of going after the Allen's as a way to harm Wally.

Aspite of calling himself the Rival, the reverse of what the Flash stands for, in Edward's warped psyche he had always wanted to be The Flash. In his psychological profile, it's been postulated that perhaps his hatred towards Wally West may have started out of a sense of jealousy towards his achievements.

Edward's full name is Edward Clarence Thawne.

As a result of his experiment being a recreation of Jay Garrick's original accident, Edward is as limited as Garrick during his prime. Hence forth, Thawne has added extra padding and pieces of armor in parts of his costume for protection.

Thawne's method of leaving small hints in his murders was one of Edward Nashton's principal inspirations once he became the Riddler.