- "The night of The Griffin is here."
- ―Griffin Grey
| "Lightning in a Bottle (Part 3): Night of the Griffin" | |
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| The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive | |
| Title: | "Lightning in a Bottle (Part 3): Night of the Griffin" |
| Volume: | 3 |
| Number: | 3 |
| Cover price: | $2.99 |
| Cover date: | October, 2006 |
| Publisher: | DC Comics |
| Credits | |
| Ex. Ed: | Dan DiDio |
| Writers: | Danny Bilson; Paul De Meo |
| Pencilers: | Karl Kerschl |
| Inkers: | Serge LaPointe |
| Cover artists: | Ken Lashley |
| Cover inker: | Art Thibert |
| Colorists: | Richard Horie; Tanya Horie; Stephane Peru |
| Letterers: | Pat Brosseau |
| Assistants: | Rachel Gluckstern |
| Editors: | Joan Hilty |
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| Next: | The Flash #4 |
"Lightning in a Bottle (Part 3): Night of the Griffin" is the title of the third issue of the The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive ongoing comic book series published by DC Comics. The story was written by Danny Bilson & Paul De Meo with artwork by Karl Kerschl and inks by Serge LaPointe. It was colored by Richard & Tanya Horie with Stephane Peru and lettered by Pat Brosseau. The story was edited by Joan Hilty with Rachel Gluckstern as assistant editor. This issue shipped with an October, 2006 cover date and carries a cover price of $2.99 per copy (US).
Appearances[]
Featured characters
Supporting characters
Villains
- Luke Thatcher (Cameo appearance only)
Minor characters
- Flash, Barry Allen (In flashback only)
- Flash, Wally West (In flashback only)
- Manfred Mota (In flashback only)
Organizations
Races & Animals
Locations
Items
- Baseball bat (In flashback only)
- Handgun
Vehicles
- Automobile (Destroyed)
- Boat
Powers
Miscellaneous
Notes & Trivia[]
- The character of Bart Allen was created by writer Mark Waid and artist Mike Wieringo. He first appeared in the "Reckless Youth (Part 1): Speed Kills" story from The Flash, Volume 2 #92 in July, 1994.
- The character of Jay Garrick was created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Harry Lampert. He first appeared in the "Origin of the Flash" story from Flash Comics #1 in January, 1940.
- This issue shipped to retailers on August 23rd, 2006.
- This issue is UPC barcode number 761941256382 00311.
- This issue is reprinted in the Flash: Lightning in a Bottle trade paperback collection.
- Karl Kerschl is credited as a guest penciler in this issue.
- Serge LaPointe is credited as a guest inker in this issue.
- Stephane Peru and The Hories are credited as guest colorists in this issue.
- Danny Bilson and Paul De Meo were both writers and executive producers on the 1990 The Flash live-action television series.
- This is the third appearance of Griffin Grey. This is his first appearance as The Griffin.
- This is the third appearance of Valerie Perez. She is revealed to be the daughter of Manfred Mota, who was a foe of three generations of Flashes.