Reverse Flash or Zoom which one do you like more?

who's the better flash villain & why?

right now, Zoom is my favorite Flash villain.

Thus far Reverse Flash. Zoom seems more threatening but perhaps it was the actor, perhaps it was the story, but I care about Reverse Flash. He was a villain but had so many characteristics that would compel you to like him. I think that's been one of the best performance in TV, in like ever.

Zoom's back story has not really been revealed but based on what we see thus far it's unlikely to be in the same nature as Reverse Flash. I am just more connected to the kind of motivation that was driving him.

Flash series: It should go to Reverse Flash because he got very intimate with Flash

Comic: It go to Zoom because he just better in every way

@claymore1998: agreed

Reverse Flash.

I never really liked Zoom. His connection to Wally wasn't as strong as Thawne's was to Barry, and his powers were less interesting.

Plus his design makes him look like someone out of a Sonic comic.

Beata

I'd like to hear your thoughts.

@artyom: @thetruebarryallen:

Beata

@cloakx14: Are you referring to the TV show? I'm about to start watching the new season tonight actually.

If you mean comics, then I'd say that Professor Zoom is way more menacing, evil, and a genius, but Zoom is just leagues ahead in terms of power.

@artyom: yes.

Tom Cavanagh is such a great actor, and he played RF so well.

*SPOILER ALERT*

Zoom schooled Barry hard. His going to the newspaper and the police station was hilarious.

Zoom is beast and makes RF seem average.

I was tagged to give my thoughts; but I don't watch the show, so I'll just give my thoughts on the comic versions.

Both characters are pretty cool in their own respects, and I'm glad that Zoom's powers are different than that of Professor Zoom, despite the similar namesake and costume. I personally enjoy Professor Zoom more as a character though, his Silver Age work is incredibly silly and I love it, I absolutely love it. The stories that involve Professor Zoom are some of my absolute favorites in the Flash Mythos and I hope to see more of him in the future.

The Reverse Flash has more of a character. Even through he is the bad guy, I always felt for him and I cared for what he did. The main difference is that in most of his appearances he is a good guy but Zoom is always presented as the Ultimate Evil. The Reverse Flash mistery interested me a lot during the whole series and I wanted him to win. He clearly was evil at a start but I think that Barry made him a little more good.

Whatever medium he's in, Reverse Flash is, well, just better. If not better, cooler.

So far, the scariest version is the live-action one. And the most coolest is the Flashpoint version.

way too early to tell

Zoom

Reverse Flash

Reverse flash just because it was so much more personal with Barry. That said we still need to see more from Zoom and after last night he has proven himself to be a worthy main villain for the show.

I don't think Zoom from the show is the same Zoom from the comics, he seems made up so I think he sucks. Professor Zoom (Reverse Flash) is better.

Reverse Flash, he had reasons behind his actions and was much more calculating. We knew there was some underlying reasons to him killing Barry's mom and him manipulating Barry in order to get to the future was the perfect plot point.

From what we know of Zoom at the moment, he's some guy with powers who's being a douche for the sake of being a douche. He apparently targets all speedsters because reasons. I know we'll likely get some type of explanation later but as things stand now RF is leagues above Zoom

Their both awesome but Reverse Flash had more screen time so I`m going to have to go with him for now.

In the conversation of comics it would be more debatable.

Reverse Flash because Tom Cavanagh.

Reverse Flash because of the emotional investment.

I've been really curious to see Zoom and what he's about. Its very early so we still have no relationship built yet.

As for Wells/Thawne, I was eager for as many scenes with him as possible. I was intrigued by his twisted rationale and relationships he built. How quickly we forget about the asswhooping he gave Barry when he stopped messing around. The only thing that stopped him was Eddie.

I'm assuming this is about the series because of the recent episode.

Fight wise, zoom. He lived up to his fight far better than reverse flash did. We can see this is a fight barry doesn't have a shot at winning. I am really hoping he doesn't job later. Also: he at least got caught by a gun by a civilian. RF got caught by an arrow by a fighter who was involved in the fight. Fail much?

Character wise though, reverse flash was done so much better. Even the teaser-like appearances were better, and he had a great history with flash - A character that always kept you interested basically. Zoom doesn't have any backstory yet, though his motivation is interesting.

@princearagorn1: unfair comparison. RF had the benefit of a full season to be developed, to be revealed and shine and be defeated, etc etc.

Zoom is the first bad guy that really seems like a bad guy. A Flash terminator if you will. He already beat several Flashes apparently (including Jay Garrick, who seems to be running away from Zoom) . He manipulates other powerful bad guys, he manipulates access to the multiverse. He's a real threat!!

Reverse Flash. He was scary without needing to be overt about it like Zoom. Everytime he made a move like he was about to get out of his wheelchair was genuinely frightening without needing to beat you over the head with it.

The more personal conflict was also great and the mystery as to his true motivations made it a joy to watch.

TV or comics...Reverse Flash is more interesting than Zoom. (Not more powerful, more interesting) The story lines with RF in the 70's and 80's were really good for the most part.

Please...Zoom just made an appearance for 10 mins. He is not yet fully developed..Tom Cavannah owned the role of reverse Flash. Best TV comic book villain ever imo. The character development was awesome in every way...have to watch Zoom for couple more episode..

but that fight was awesome.

Just disagree with one thing, I prefer Kingpin :)

This (except best villain, I preferred Deathstroke on Arrow. Reverse Flash is probably second though)

Zoom made Jay Garrick scared like a b*tch and run off. RF Flash has the balls to try to take him on without powers.

Zoom because he's just a boss

I've always loved RF and I think they did him well. That being said, Zoom has been putting in work.

If you're referring to the tv series then Zoom. He's far more menacing than the RF ever was and that's what I want out of a villain.

Like being an amoral sociopath?

Actually, I believe the given reason is that Zoom wants to be the only Speedster on any Earth. As such, he has set out to eliminate any other Speedster who could be a threat to his rule.

To be fair, it's not that great a motive, but it's not like "I just wanna go home" is that much better. Especially since Thawne got screwed and he has nobody to blame but himself.

My opinion is based on the CW show. I like Reverse Flash a LOT more. He might actually be my favorite villain in any live-action superhero show/movie produced, they did such a fantastic job establishing his character and motivations it was almost unparalleled. And to top it off, his character was extremely intriguing and interesting. Zoom seems more menacing but I just can't see him being a season long villain unless they really explore his character more (I assume they will but who knows).

@nfactor1995: i like your avatar.

Hehe, yes you are correct there but he did have cool qualities. He was super smart and he was genuinely helping Barry and Co save many innocent life. After having met Barry and Co, he seem to really care about them. He cared about Barry. The character was very humanizing.

For me, Zoom. Just more of a threat and stomped a Barry who wasn't utilizing the jobberforce