Originally posted by Stoic
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.
Originally posted by EcstaticGrace
It's possible the energy Kryptonians releaseA) Can't be absorbed
B) Can't be absorbed by KryptoniansReason 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?
Originally posted by ghostman
like say he is fighting a kryptonian or another solar based foe, can he force drain his energy?
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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http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af191/lgu88/Superman/Energy/absorbing/superman007d.jpgAfter 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
http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af191/lgu88/Superman/Energy/absorbing/ManOfSteel050a.jpg
http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af191/lgu88/Superman/Energy/absorbing/ManOfSteel050b.jpgA sun-dip restores Superman after being rendered completely powerless in the Final Night event. Man Of Steel #64
http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af191/lgu88/Superman/Energy/absorbing/ManOfSteel064a.jpg
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http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af191/lgu88/Superman/Energy/absorbing/ManOfSteel064d.jpgSuperman 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
http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af191/lgu88/Superman/Energy/absorbing/jla041a.jpg
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http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af191/lgu88/Superman/Energy/absorbing/jla041d.jpgThe (in)famous Our Worlds At War sun-dip. Action Comics #782
http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af191/lgu88/Superman/Energy/absorbing/ActionComics782a.jpg
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http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af191/lgu88/Superman/Energy/absorbing/ActionComics782e.jpgDracula finds out the hard way that Superman’s every cell is infused with stored solar radiation. Superman v2 #180
http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af191/lgu88/Superman/Energy/absorbing/superman180a.jpg
http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af191/lgu88/Superman/Energy/absorbing/superman180b.jpgSuperman absorbs and is powered up by energy blasts from Evil Star (a Green Lantern foe). Man Of Steel #130
http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af191/lgu88/Superman/Energy/absorbing/ManOfSteel130a.jpgSuperman absorbs the Vision’s expelled solar reserves allowing him to instantly recover from a double helping of kryptonite and red sun rads. JLAvengers #4
http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af191/lgu88/Superman/Energy/absorbing/JLAvengers04a.jpgThe 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
http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af191/lgu88/Superman/Energy/absorbing/adventuresof636a.jpgDespite 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
http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af191/lgu88/Superman/Energy/absorbing/superman658a.jpgNot 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
http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af191/lgu88/Superman/Energy/absorbing/superman675f.jpgSuperman absorbs and is powered up by Amazo’s heat vision (until Amazo adjusts the frequency of the emissions). JLA v4 #24
http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af191/lgu88/Superman/Energy/absorbing/JLAv4024a.jpg
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.'
Originally posted by abhilegend
The Three musketeers.
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.
