How strong is Cyclops optic blast?

4 THEY ARE MORE POWERFUL THAN A NUCLEAR BOMB When Iron Man showed up, he said there were two gigawatts of power in that blast, which is half the power of an entire nuclear power plant.

How did Cyclops get his power?

X-Men #43 breaks down Cyclops’ optical power that his activated X-gene (the gene that results in mutation) grants him. Essentially, Cyclops’ optic blasts come from the power of the sun too, just like Superman. However, it’s just his eyes that take in the energy.

Who is more powerful Cyclops or Havok?

Havok is immune to Cyclops’ optic blasts. Between these two Summers brothers, it is debatable which is the more powerful. Like Scott, Havok struggles to control his power, and relies on a containment suit to help him control the plasma blasts.

Why is Cyclops so powerful?

Cyclops was chosen as one of The Twelve by Apocalypse which was a group of the twelve most powerful mutants at the time so that he could channel their energy into himself. Cyclops’ power is a concussive blast that showers from another dimension as opposed to being “laser eyes”or “heat vision”.

What are Cyclops 3 important powers?

The Cyclopes were known for their great strength, and also their ability of craftsmanship. They created Zeus’ lightning bolts, in return for freeing them, while he was fighting the Titans. They also forged Poseidon’s trident. They were also known for going around eating humans.

Can Cyclops control his optic blasts?

While Cyclops can’t control his optic blasts when he loses his protective visor, that does not mean he can’t control them at all. Scott can completely control the power of the blasts as they shoot from his eyes. Cyclops has shown on more than one occasion that he can do just about anything with the optic blasts.

Why does Cyclops wear a visor?

Unfortunately, as powerful as Cyclops may be, his mutant abilities come at a cost. He is completely unable to switch his optic blasts off, and their energy can only be restrained by ruby quartz. As a result, Cyclops wears glasses at all times, or – when in costume – a visor.

What is the biggest problem with Cyclops?

The biggest problem is that Cyclops can’t control his optic blasts. This lack of control is the result of childhood trauma and a brain injury when he was young. Scott and Alex were on a plane with their parents when it exploded. His parents pushed both Scott and Alex from the plane to save them.

Is Cyclops’ vision similar to Superman’s?

One inaccurate comparison that fans made over the years is that Cyclops’ optical blasts are similar to Superman’s heat vision. This is completely wrong. Yes, Cyclops initially used solar energy to power his blasts, but they were not heated like the sun.