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Cover: Ken Lashley & Greg Parkin

The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive: Lightning in a Bottle #[nn]

May 2007 · DC · 12.99 USD; 15.99 CAD
“Lightning in a Bottle, Part One: Flashback”

In "Lightning in a Bottle, Part One: Flashback," Bart Allen grapples with the weight of the Flash legacy as he dons the iconic suit to save Valerie—yet still longs to be free of the Speed Force's pull. Meanwhile, Griffin steps into the spotlight, embracing the identity of the Griffin in a bold move to become Keystone City’s sole protector. Written by Danny Bilson and Paul Demeo, with art by Karl Kerschl and inks by Serge LaPointe, this 2007 issue captures the tension between legacy and self-determination, all under a striking cover by Ken Lashley and Greg Parkin.

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writer Danny Bilson · writer Paul Demeo · artist Karl Kerschl · inker Serge LaPointe · colorist Stephane Peru · colorist The Hories · letterer Pat Brosseau · cover Ken Lashley, Greg Parkin

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writer Paul Demeo
colorist Stephane Peru
colorist The Hories
letterer Pat Brosseau
cover pencils Ken Lashley
cover inks Greg Parkin

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Bart dons the Flash costume to rescue Valerie, though he still wants rid of the Speed Force. Griffin takes up the costumed identity of the Griffin in a bid to become Keystone's current, and only, costumed protector.

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