Heat vision
Character Power
Characters with this power or ability:
- Superman
- Martian Manhunter
- Kid Marvelman
- Superboy
- Supergirl
- Power Girl
- Lar Gand
- The Powerpuff Girls
- Hyperion
- Gladiator
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