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| X-ray vision | |
| Classification: | Super-power |
| Associated franchises: | DC Universe DC Extended Universe DC Television Universe Super Friends Superman film series |
| Associated films: | Supergirl: The Movie Superman: The Movie Superman II Superman III Superman IV: The Quest for Peace |
| Associated programs: | Justice League Unlimited Smallville Supergirl Superman: The Animated Series |
| Associated comics: | Action Comics Vol 1 Adventures of Superman Vol 1 Daring New Adventures of Supergirl Vol 1 Superman Vol 1 Superman Vol 2 |
| Character examples: | Dru-Zod Jor-El Kal-El Kara Zor-El Lara Lor-Van Ursa |
| Related articles: | Enhanced vision; Heat vision; Telescopic vision |
X-ray vision is the ability to perceive visual data inside and beyond the surface layers of a volume of matter. This is accomplished through the projection of electromagnetic radiation similar to that of an x-ray. In speculative fiction, this is an ability common amongst the alien members of the Kryptonian race featured in comic book titles published by DC Comics, specifically, the Superman family of titles as well as its various media spin-offs and adaptations. All Kryptonians who are active in an environment where they can harness solar energy from a yellow sun possess this ability to some extent or another.
One of the restrictions of X-ray vision is that the possessor cannot use it to see through items made out of lead. Items that have a heavy percentage of lead in their chemical makeup also obscures the clarity of vision for those using this power.
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Appearances[]
Comics[]
Television[]
- Adventures of Superman: The Haunted Lighthouse
- Adventures of Superman: The Unknown People (Part 1)
- Lois & Clark: Wall of Sound
- Outer Limits: Family Values
- Super Friends: The Bride of Darkseid (Part 2)
Films[]
- Argoman: The Fantastic Superman
- Superman: The Movie
- Superman II
- Superman III
- Superman and the Mole Men