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ghostman
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can superman forcibly drain solar energy?

like say he is fighting a kryptonian or another solar based foe, can he force drain his energy?

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Don't think so. Heat vision also seems to harm him when another Kryptonian attacks him with it for some reason, but then again Apollo amped him with a solar blast so there might be some rules in play.

If your asking can he absorb energy from someone not discharging it then I'd say no.

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Whats his hv? Heat and kinetic force?

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Whats his hv? Heat and kinetic force?

It's also releasing the solar energy from his body. Solar flare has been suggested to just be a bigger form of heat vision I believe.

It is Heat and Force though as well.

May 5th, 2016 02:10 AM

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If he could, wouldn't he have been able to go back to full power after his solar flare maneuver, which left him in a weakened state? I'd have to say no he can not.

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If he could, wouldn't he have been able to go back to full power after his solar flare maneuver, which left him in a weakened state? I'd have to say no he can not.

It's possible the energy Kryptonians release

A) Can't be absorbed
B) Can't be absorbed by Kryptonians

Reason why he can shave with heat vision and it doesn't regenerate what he's shaving. Same when other Kryptonians are being shown to be hurt by heat vision.

Solar Flare I see it as him releasing a huge amount of Solar Energy that leaves him in an almost powerless state.

The idea of him just touching Apollo and absorbing his solar energy sounds a bit of a stretch to me. But being hit with rays or beams/blast that are that of a yellow sun I'd assume should help him rather then harm or have no affect on him.

May 5th, 2016 02:37 AM

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Originally posted by EcstaticGrace
It's possible the energy Kryptonians release

A) Can't be absorbed
B) Can't be absorbed by Kryptonians

Reason why he can shave with heat vision and it doesn't regenerate what he's shaving. Same when other Kryptonians are being shown to be hurt by heat vision.

Solar Flare I see it as him releasing a huge amount of Solar Energy that leaves him in an almost powerless state.

The idea of him just touching Apollo and absorbing his solar energy sounds a bit of a stretch to me. But being hit with rays or beams/blast that are that of a yellow sun I'd assume should help him rather then harm or have no affect on him.

Yeah he's a sponge, but unable to willfully drain energy like Parasite can. Which goes back to what I was saying. If he could, he would have been back to full power as quickly as it would take him to run outside. Right?

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Originally posted by ghostman
like say he is fighting a kryptonian or another solar based foe, can he force drain his energy?

Yes, of course.

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Superman consciously increases the speed at which his cells absorb solar energy, completely draining the solar-powered Rampage. Superman v2 #7
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After having all his energy drained by the Parasite and taking a pummeling, Superman is withered and close to death. Nothing a little sun-bathing can�t cure�. Man Of Steel #50
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A sun-dip restores Superman after being rendered completely powerless in the Final Night event. Man Of Steel #64
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Superman absorbs all of the energy of the �anti-sun�, Mageddon�s essence and power source. The energy contained within was stated to be enough to vaporise half the galaxy!!! This one would be right at home in the Crazy Feats section. JLA v3 #41
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The (in)famous Our Worlds At War sun-dip. Action Comics #782
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Dracula finds out the hard way that Superman�s every cell is infused with stored solar radiation. Superman v2 #180
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Superman absorbs and is powered up by energy blasts from Evil Star (a Green Lantern foe). Man Of Steel #130
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Superman absorbs the Vision�s expelled solar reserves allowing him to instantly recover from a double helping of kryptonite and red sun rads. JLAvengers #4
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The rate of Superman�s solar absorption is directly related to his emotional state (i.e. the more stressed he is, the more energy his cells retain). Madder he gets, the stronger he gets? Adventures of #636
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Despite being buried deep underground for years, Superman�s body absorbs energy from �the rock, the pressure, the heat� and recovers from near-death. *NC* Superman #658
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Not a feat as such, but strong evidence to suggest Superman�s energy absorption isn�t just limited to solar rays. The explosion he is talking about is from the demise of the Galactic Golem, by the by. Superman #675
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Superman absorbs and is powered up by Amazo�s heat vision (until Amazo adjusts the frequency of the emissions). JLA v4 #24
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No. He cant.

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Nope, not a chance in hell.

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He can't

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Originally posted by abhilegend
Yes, of course.

Good points

Additionally, in Superman Unchained, there was a discussion between Batman and Superman on the difference between the solar energy consumption of Wraith versus that of Superman. Wraith's was greater than Superman's, and apparently even going through clouds reduced the clouds to 'solar wastelands.'

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How is sundip comparable to absorbing it right out of someone else's body? Of course he can absorb it out of containment or if it is free.

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abhilegend
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Originally posted by riv6672
No. He cant.

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He can't

The Three musketeers.

What are these then?

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abhilegend
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Originally posted by HulkIsHulk
How is sundip comparable to absorbing it right out of someone else's body? Of course he can absorb it out of containment or if it is free.

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Originally posted by abhilegend
The Three musketeers.

What are these then?

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That's bio converted solar energy BTW.

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Originally posted by abhilegend
The Three musketeers.

Couldnt you just have quoted Genis once, and called us the dynamic duo?

Anyhow, looks like you have a valid point in saying yes. Byrne seems to have set a precedent. Apologies.

Of course, as with most obscure powers in general, and anything to do with Superman in particular, its not the power itself, but how it gets misinterpreted here on the board that makes for fan/fanboy friction.

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Originally posted by abhilegend
The Three musketeers.

What are these then?

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Now that's more like it

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