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[bryant]

"I draw energy from the area around me in order to fuel my powers, creating a zone of cold." Where's the first instance of this trope? I know I've seen it in Warhammer 40K but I don't think that's the origin. Blame head58 for this; he asked me and I can't get it out of my head.

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[heart-of-stars.livejournal.com]

Drawing energy/heat from the area in order to power up some kind of mystic juju is also a very common part of poltergeist stories (faithfully represented in many movies and shows, such as Supernatural). One minute you're fine, the next you suddenly can see your breath, then POW! Flying furniture everywhere.

I know you were looking more in the supers realm, but that's what triggered first for me.