Nia Nal (Earth-38)

Nia Nal was a reporter at CatCo Worldwide Media who eventually became the vigilante superheroine Dreamer.

Early Life
Nia always knew she was transgender, her parents helped her be her authentic self and transition young. Growing up transgender, Nia has had a history of being discriminated against for her identity. Game night was a stable in her family.

Interning at CatCo
While she tends to have a history of being punctual, Nia was late to her first day at CatCo where she then rambled to Kara about her troubles only to then realize the person she was talking to was the same person she was working under the wing of as an intern. She then introduced herself to her, and offered her coffee to make a good first impression. She was then comforted by Kara who saw her as being similar to her before going into a meeting together.

For Nia's first assignment, she wanted to work on a feature on National City's fashion district. After Kara viewed it as something that is something slight rather than something more. She then elaborated on it not being slight, which impressed Kara, and she then elaborated about the middle of East City being a hothead of crime now changing to be infused with color and life, and that her article is one about community, growth, and hope. Kara told her to pitch the article in this exact way to James. However, later when Mackenzie pitched her fashion idea before her, she shied away from speaking up. Nia later confided in Kara about being unable to speak up as she was intimidated by James being CEO as well as MacKenzie's connections and was afraid of speaking up as a result.

Nia was asking James if, as editor-in-chief of CatCo, he was going to write an editorial on where the paper stands regarding the issue of the president being an alien. He responded that they're focused on the facts for now. Later that day she fell asleep on her desk, and after being woken up she went out to get coffee. After asking for espressos, she waited in line. While doing so, she witnessed Querl Dox's image inducer device glitch and the store owner not only turning on him but bringing out his employees to physically assault him. She stood up for him by standing in between Querl and the attackers then afterward telling him she'll be reporting on the cruelty they displayed at CatCo before demanding he give Querl the pizzas and walking him out. Querl asked her if she wanted to get to know him and she told him her name, stating that if he truly wants to find him he will.

Back at CatCo, Nia went into James's office to tell him about what happened. James told her they've been getting a lot of calls like that and awareness is important. She uses this to bring up her idea from earlier regarding the editor-in-chief making a statement about the attacks. When he noticed she's quite passionate about this, James sat next to her and asked her to speak her mind. Nia proceeded to come out as transgender, having been attacked and denied because of who she is. She proceeded to state that she felt the responsibility to stand up and make a difference, by holding a mirror to a bully's face before asking him to hold a mirror to the entire city; as the only way to survive would be by truly seeing each other. James thanked her for sharing her truth and her passion, but said that the readers who share the values already know the truth but don't want to editorialize out of fear of being biased. Nia finished the conversation stating that when innocent people are being attacked, it's not about balance, it's about justice.

That night, MacKenzie bullied Franklin for being an alien and so James confronted her, to which she apologized. Afterward, he told the newsroom that he won't be tolerating hate within the walls or on the pages and that it is their duty as journalists is to expose the truth. Nia having been there, mouthed a thank you. When Supergirl had fallen, and it was all over the news Nia proceeded to ask James not to be Guardian again after having woken up from a nap. She proceeded to state that she read that one can be prosecuted for multiple instances of the same crime. James pointed out his confusion as she earlier asked him to act, Nia pointed out that she is aware of not sounding like herself but in this instance something bad is likely to happen she senses. He then responded to her that heroes go out there even when they know something bad is going to happen. The following morning when there was an attack at a city fair, James walked out nodding at Nia as he left to suit up as Guardian. Later that day, Nia came to James showing him that even though there was no indictment, a far right anti-alien hate group is using his appearance fighting villainous aliens at the fair as if Guardian is an anti-alien vigilante on their side.

Making it to Kara's rooftop brunch, Nia met Alex, J'onn, and Lena. James congratulated Kara for landing an interview with Amadei Derros. Confused, Nia asked who he is to which James responded that he is an alien healer. Kara asked Nia if she would like to join the interview with her tomorrow and she said she'd love to. Afterward, Alex brought Querl Dox having previously been passed out and Nia instantly recognized him from the coffee place. While she fixed her hair as he talked, she softly smiled with Querl instantly recognized her as Nia Nal. Kara was surprised they know each other, Nia told her they met once at a pizza place and proceeded to point out that Brainy never found her. He then proceeded to state her address, her phone number, and her habits with Bob's Diner orders. Alex interrupted him, stopping him from embarrassing himself, as he's not as stalkers as that came out as. Nia laughed and asked why he didn't call her, and he said she told him to find him not call her, everyone laughed afterward before Kara made a toast. The next day, Nia joined Kara for the interview with Amadei Derros and afterward laughed with her at the nice comments they were receiving on the article. While doing so though, Kara's attention was drawn to the hateful comments piling up calling aliens slurs, threatening to kill hem. Nia comforted Kara as she felt that instead of bringing people together, it made him a target for them. Later that day, he was attacked, which made Kara feel guilty as her article was focused only on all the good. After the super friends fixed things, Kara told Nia she decided to continue the series of articles telling stories of aliens

The day before Thanksgiving, Nia Nal was asleep on her desk and was awoken by Kara & James. She woke up apologizing, James said no worries as she does great work when she’s awake. Nia now wanting to reveal her powers, claimed to have a sleep illness that causes one to fall asleep at random times. When James asked if it’s narcolepsy to which she played along with, Kara said it’s a serious illness and asked if she found a doctor. Nia said she already met one in DC, and thanked Kara for offering help. Nia later joined Kara to help her prepare for the debate with Ben Lockwood. While rehearsing, Nia fell asleep on the couch. Kara woke her up, stating with great concern that she needs to get help for her sleep problem. She then invited her to her place for Thanksgiving as her mom will be there, being a doctor likely to know others as well. Before Nia could respond they were interrupted with the interview being time to start, she then got up and gave Kara a motivational pep talk complimenting her hair. Kara was touched by her display of mentorship before the debate, then proceeded to go inside.

The next day on Thanksgiving, Nia was present at Kara’s place. She opened the door for Querl, joking “well if it isn’t my stalker” to which he then responded the flowers he was holding are for Kara. While she was helping Eliza with Thanksgiving dinner, Eliza recommended a doctor for her narcolepsy. Nia responded that she already found a doctor here, she proceeded to say Doctor Smith; Eliza asked if it was Jane Smith and Nia responded it’s Minsky. Eliza was confused, having never heard of him, Nia then continued to say he’s new. Nia and the other guests sat together while they debated on Lena’s argument that humans should be able to have the same powers as aliens before they all gathered together for dinner. While serving the food, they all discussed the children of liberty. Nia stated it seems scarier that they have trained dogs to identify aliens. James pointed out the guy he met had a dog with him, which led to them realizing that the Children of Liberty intend on attacking aliens in their homes at sunset. Thanksgiving was broken up as Manchester, Kara, Alex, James, and Querl left in order to fight the Children of Liberty.

Becoming Dreamer
Nia had a dream where she woke up from the couch at night, to see a loud news report playing. Then, she saw a blurry woman being shot by Agent Liberty. She woke up from the dream to find it daytime. Her roommate was watching her saying she sleeps weird, and Nia scolded her for letting her sleep despite asking her otherwise. Later at work, she hurriedly ran to the elevator, where she bumped into James. He jokingly if she’s stockpiling for the great coffee war, referencing her holding three coffee cups, noticing her having three coffee cups with her. Nia responded they’re for her friends. Kara then also hurriedly ran to the elevator, bumping into her & James, then asking Nia about the coffee cups. James reiterated they’re for friends. As the three of them arrived at the floor, Nia saw a vision of a Children of Liberty agent and dropped the coffee cups. Kara quickly picked them up. James asked Nia if she’s okay, she responded that she’s fine and walked away. Kara stopped her, confronting her about her telling different people inconsistent versions of the narcolepsy story and panicked about seeing the Agent of Liberty on television. Nia responded that it was a nightmare she had, cutting herself off as Kara says she’s worried about her.

Taking Nia by surprise, Kara arrived at her apartment saying she wants to help. Nia then invited Kara in. Nia told Kara about her planet, being from Naltor. She also told her about how once in a generation some women get a genetic oneiromancy where they can dream the future. She told Kara about the dream from earlier where she saw Agent Liberty about to murder a woman. When Kara offered bringing someone else to help her out, Nia accepted. Kara invited Querl Dox in who proceeded to tell Nia about her powers, accidentally calling her Nura at one point. Kara & Querl continued to guide Nia from her dream, and proceed to unblur the woman. Nia realized she knows where she can find her, and they took to the streets where they had a run-in with the Children of Liberty. The three of them were kidnapped by the Children of Liberty, Nia was panicking and when Kara used a Lois Lane method to calm her down, Nia didn’t recognize Lois’s name. Things quickly escalated when some of the Children of Liberty henchpeople tried killing them and Nia used her ability to dream the future to her advantage by using a bad guy’s bullet to break herself free. They quickly discovered that the factory they were taken to was previously owned by Ben Lockwood. Kara called Alex and they figured out that Agent Liberty is in fact Ben Lockwood. Kara went out in order to find him. Staying at the factory, Nia realized it is the same place from her dreams and Querl helped her decipher her dream better afterwards. Nia used the hook at the factory to prevent the death of Lydia Lockwood from the dream. Ben Lockwood was arrested thanks to their investigation, and outed to the world as Agent Liberty. Nia went to sleep peacefully after the events of the day.

While at work, Nia received a call from Querl asking her out to a restaurant. When Nia arrived, she found that she was overdressed as it wasn’t a date but rather a meeting as Querl wanted to discuss her powers. Querl was surprised she’s interested in him, to which she responded she isn’t sure she is interested in him. Afterwards regarding her abilities, she said the altercation with the Children of Liberty was only a one time thing. Querl proceeded to tell her that he once didn’t want the responsibilities or the burdens of superheroes at first but had to take them up. He then received a phone call, and had to leave. Before doing so, he gave her a binder of costume & name ideas. Later after the meeting, Nia was looking through the binder and received a call from her sister about their mom’s birthday.

At Kara’s place for game night, Nia was asked where she’s from and told Lena she’s from Parthas and that she’s going back there this weekend for a harvest fest. The next day in the bathroom she was apologizing to Maeve for being unable to go to Parthas that weekend. Maeve accused her of being irresponsible, then Nia said all the flights were canceled. Kara, overhearing this conversation, offered to drive Nia there and also write an article about it as it’s a beacon of tolerance. On their way there, Nia told Kara about her mother coming to Earth and came out to Kara as transgender. After Kara thanked her for sharing her story, Nia asked her not to mention her powers to her family because she hasn’t told them yet. Having fallen asleep in the car ride, Nia had a dream of her mother brushing her hair in a meadow. She had a mirror in front of her with a spider on it. In the dreams, her mother then drank from a glass bottle and crumbled. A crow flew away and Nia woke up.

Crisis on Infinite Earths
Nia and 3 billion people eventually made it to Earth-1, only later to be killed by Antimatter along with the rest of the people on Earth-1.

Powers

 * Human-Naltorian Hybrid Physiology:

Abilities

 * Expert Hand-to-Hand Combatant:

Weaknesses

 * Dream Interpretation:
 * Intermittent Precognition:
 * Power-Dampening Cuffs: