Heat Vision

The ability to '''generate a heat wave from the eyes. '''Not to be confused with Infrared Vision or Concussion Beams. Also known as Caloric Optics.

Capablity
Heat Vision is an ability in which the user's eyes glow red and produce varying amounts of heat. Users must be capable of concentrating on a specific object, his/her eyes glow red and generate intense heat. This effect will either cause objects to melt, cut, or fused together due to the reaction. Heat vision can either be seen as a beam of visible heat or as infrared radiation.

The power's strength depends on the user's emotional state; in other words, the more angst is built, the more powerful the beam becomes.

Differences from Comic Universes
In the TV series "Smallville", Heat Vision manifests in Clark as a by-product of sexual desire in the second season, and the same can be seen later when he tries to help Supergirl control her power. In the comics, it is derived from rage and extreme anger.

This power is unique to Kryptonians and a select few other superpowered beings in the DC Universe. It is somewhat different from the power of Concussion Beams because the latter power simply knocks back opponents while Heat Vision acts in a similar fashion to a welding torch or a plasma cutter, even though this power does have some concussive capabilities.

For Superman, this is most likely regarded as his most taxing ability, this is due to the fact that while the solar radiation he absorbs is converted into useable energy for his other powers, the solar radiation is focused and used in its raw form, temporarily depleting his energy levels.

Known Users

 * Superman / Kal-El "Clark Kent" (DC Comics)
 * Supergirl (DC Comics)
 * Superboy (DC Comics)
 * Superboy-Prime (DC Comics)
 * Power Girl (DC Comics)
 * Krypto the Superdog (DC Comics)
 * Ultraman (DC Comics)
 * Various Kryptonians (DC Comics)
 * Martian Manhunter / J'onn J'onz (DC Comics, via Martian Vision)
 * Blossom (Powerpuff Girls)
 * Bubbles (Powerpuff Girls)
 * Buttercup (Powerpuff Girls)
 * Brick (Powerpuff Girls)
 * Boomer (Powerpuff Girls)
 * Butch (Powerpuff Girls)
 * Heat Vision Rahkshi (Bionicle)
 * Tahu (Bionicle)
 * Shoop dah Whoop (Common Meme)
 * Cyclops (X-Men)