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

May 2007 · DC · 12.99 USD; 15.99 CAD

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This collection kicks off the short-lived 2007 Flash series, The Fastest Man Alive, following a new speedster taking up the mantle after the events of Infinite Crisis. Written by Danny Bilson and Paul DeMeo, with art by Ken Lashley, the volume explores the challenges of inheriting the legacy of the Scarlet Speedster while battling a fresh rogues' gallery. It collects the first six issues of the series, setting the stage for a high-speed, high-stakes run.

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.

Contains 6 stories

Lightning in a Bottle, Part One: Flashback

22 pp · Superhero

Bart Allen [Kid Flash]Flash [Jay Garrick]Griffin Grey (introduction)Tina McGeeValerie Perez (introduction)Captain Boomerang [Digger Harkness] (cameo)Captain Cold [Len Snart] (cameo)Don Allen (cameo)Flash [Barry Allen] (cameo)Flash [Wally West] (cameo)Grodd (cameo)Heatwave [Mick Rory] (cameo)Iris Allen (cameo)Joan Garrick (cameo)Meloni Thawne (cameo)Mirror Master [Sam Scudder] (cameo)Reverse Flash [Eobard Thawne] (cameo)Trickster [James Jesse] (cameo)Weather Wizard [Mark Mardon]

Lightning in a Bottle, Part Two: Origins

22 pp · Superhero

Flash [Bart Allenalso as ImpulseKid Flash]Jay Garrick [Flash]Joan GarrickTina McGeeValerie PerezGriffin GreyDetective Fred ChyreDetective Jared MorilloAqualad [Garth] (cameo)Batman [Bruce Wayne] (cameo)Beast Boy [Garfield Logan] (cameo)Cyborg [Vic Stone] (cameo)Deathstroke (cameo)Don Allen (cameo)Flash [Barry Allen] (cameo)Flash [Wally Westalso as Kid Flash] (cameo)Grodd (cameo)Linda Park (cameo)Max Mercury (cameo)Meloni Thawne (cameo)Robin [Dick Grayson] (cameo)Robin [Tim Drake] (cameo)Speedy [Roy Harper] (cameo)Superboy [Conner Kent] (cameo)Superboy-Prime (cameo)Wonder Girl [Donna Troy] (cameo)Weather Wizard [Mark Mardon] (cameo)

Lightning in a Bottle, Part Three: Night of the Griffin

22 pp · Superhero

Flash [Bart Allenalso as ImpulseKid Flash]Flash [Jay Garrick]Griffin [Griffin Grey]Joan GarrickTina McGeeValerie PerezDetective Fred ChyreDetective Jared MorilloFlash [Barry Allen] (cameo)Flash [Wally West] (cameo)Manfred Mota [Fusionnalso as Professor FalloutAtom Smasher] (cameo)

In "Lightning in a Bottle, Part Three: Night of the Griffin," Bart Allen steps into the Flash mantle once more to save Valerie Perez, even as he grapples with his lingering desire to be free of the Speed Force. Meanwhile, Griffin Grey embraces the Griffin identity, determined to become Keystone City’s sole protector—clashing with the legacy of speedsters past and present.

Lightning in a Bottle, Part Four: Fast in the Life Lane

23 pp · Superhero

Flash [Bart Allen]Flash [Jay Garrick]Griffin [Griffin Grey]Tina McGeeValerie PerezManfred Mota

In "Lightning in a Bottle, Part Four: Fast in the Life Lane," Griffin Grey embraces his new role as Keystone’s newest vigilante, sending shockwaves through the city—and unsettling Bart Allen and Jay Garrick. As the consequences of his transformation begin to surface, Manfred Mota takes advantage of the chaos, setting the stage for a high-stakes confrontation.

Lightning in a Bottle, Part Five: Missing in Action

21 pp · Superhero

Flash [Bart Allen]Flash [Jay Garrick]Joan GarrickTina McGeeValerie PerezDetective Fred ChyreCyborg [Vic Stone]Detective Jared MorilloGriffin [Griffin Grey]InertiaManfred Mota

Lightning in a Bottle, Part Six: Burning Bridges

22 pp · Superhero

Flash [Bart Allen]Flash [Jay Garrick]Joan GarrickTina McGeeValerie PerezBarry Allen [Flash]Flash [Wally West]Max MercuryGriffin [Griffin Grey]InertiaManfred Mota