| “ | I am the Dreamer. When doom approaches, I will meet it halfway. I will protect the people, their lives, and their freedom. I will protect their dreams. | ” |
— Nia Nal[src]
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Nia Nal is a reporter at CatCo Worldwide Media. Nal is also the daughter of Paul and Isabel Nal, the sister of Maeve Nal and the ancestor of Nura Nal.
Born as a Human-Naltorian hybrid, Nal was gifted with exceptional abilities and was able to draw power from the Dreaming. She grew up and slowly discovered her gifts while working with the Super Friends, becoming the vigilante known as the Dreamer.
Biography[edit source]
Early Life[edit source]
| “ | My powers are passed down from mother to daughter, but my mom died before she could teach me how to use them. | ” |
— Nia Nal[src]
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Nia Nal was born to Isabel Nal and Paul Nal and inherited Naltorian powers from her mother.[1]
In high school, Nal kept to herself and coped with stress by singing 9 to 5, her favorite song.[1]
Joining the Super Friends[edit source]
In 2019, Nal joined the Super Friends and used her powers as Dreamer. Later, she came out as transgender and inspired countless transgender people across the country.[4] At some point, Nal also had an exclusive interview with CatCo as Dreamer.[5]
At some point after joining the team, Nal and Querl Dox began a relationship and nicknamed the latter "Wildcat".[6][7]
Crisis on Infinite Earths[edit source]
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In January 2020, Nal was tasked to cover the Peace Award and called Kara Danvers as the latter was minutes late. She then applauded Lex Luthor not knowing that he was a terrorist in the Original Multiverse.[8]
Hours later, Nal was given her Pre-Crisis counterpart's memories and participated in the battle against the Anti-Monitor.[8]
Relationship with Brainy[edit source]
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Weeks after the Crisis, Nal and Dox went for a walk at the shore and met other versions of Dox. Nal and them later arrived at the DEO headquarters and found out more of them were in the facility. Nal then worked with multiple versions of them and was attacked by the Dox who attempted to restore his Earth on Earth-Prime. Nal was then rescued by Dox-Prime and was sent to the med lab for further recovery.[6]
During the battle, Nal returned to the field as Dreamer and fought against the three Kryptonian witches. When Dox-Prime was injured during the battle, Nal comforted him and convinced him to disable his Personality Inhibitors. Dox then removed them and reverted to his true form.[6]
After the fight, Dox went to Nal's apartment and talked to her. He then surprised her and broke up with her in order for him to actually understand his feelings. Not knowing it was a way to defeat Lex Luthor and Leviathan, Nal accepted the break-up and let Dox leave the apartment.[6]
Wildcat Dreams[edit source]
When Nal started using her powers in order to find the rogue Toyman, she started having dreams of wildcats, a nickname she gave to Dox during their relationship. She was then overwhelmed by Dox's presence in the Tower and went out to the balcony. Winn Schott then approached her and told her about the future of her descendants, as well as giving her advices to overcome the relationship.[7]
Nal and Schott then left to the battle. Schott then fought a tiger robot using his Oneiric Energy Legion Ring. Nal was fascinated by what her powers could actually do and continued the battle.[7]
Anti-Transgender Hate Crimes[edit source]
After her roommate, Yvette Turner was attacked by an anti-transgender hate group member, Nal attempted to kill the criminal for justice by luring her out using dating apps. Despite Supergirl's multiple attempts to convince her otherwise, Nal continued her plan and was able to locate Bauer's whereabouts. Nal then attacked him using her powers, only to be stopped by Supergirl and brought Bauer to justice.[4]
Leviathan and Lex Luthor[edit source]
During Leviathan and Luthor's attempt to kill Supergirl, Nal fought against both of them and continuously had dreams of Dox laughing on the Leviathan Ship. During the battle, Nal was able to defeat several Leviathan members and realized that the dreams were in fact, flashes of Dox's death. As the offense team gets overwhelmed by Leviathan, they disappeared thanks to Dox. She then informed them and went to rescue Dox.[9]
Moments later, Nal went to the Leviathan Ship and attempted to rescue Dox. Dox then warned her about the radiation of the ship, which she ignored and damaged the security systems using astral projection. She quickly collapsed on the ground and the Super Friends arrived, with M'gann M'orzz brining Nal, Dox and Alex Danvers away from the radiation. Gamemnae was then defeated by Supergirl using a microchip containing the Anti-Life Equation.[10]
No More Secrets[edit source]
Returning to the Tower, Nal and the team reunited with Lena Luthor. During the conversation, Nal had a dream of Luthor as the Anti-Monitor destroying planets. Nal later talked to Dox, who gave her his Legion Ring for "safekeeping", saying it might come in handy during battles. Nal then went to the Lex Luthor Bunker on Shelley Island with Alex Danvers to retrieve the Bottle. The two were then faced by Otis Graves and Lillian Luthor until the headaches caused by the satellites started, overwhelming the two. However, J'onzz and M'orzz were able to destroy all satellites at once and allow Alex Danvers to electrify Graves' neck, allowing them to take the Bottle from them.[10]
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Nal then arrived at the Fortress of Solitude and fought Lex Luthor, who was quickly defeated when Alex Danvers released the energy from the Bottle. However, Supergirl was hit with the Phantom Zone Projector and trapped in the Phantom Zone.[10]
Nal then returned to the Tower and reconciled with Dox, who promised Nal no more secrets and explained the reason he worked with Lex. At night, Nal went to CatCo Plaza and covered Kara's disappearance as going to Cat Grant for a special interview.[10]
Phantoms[edit source]
Outbreak[edit source]
Brandon & Brenda[edit source]
Take #2[edit source]
Nal and Brainy go back to 2009 in order to get Kara's DNA to get her out of the Phantom Zone, They accidentally get caught by Young Kara, Alex, and Kenny.
Facing Fears[edit source]
Welcome Back, Kara[edit source]
Magic[edit source]
Owls of Truth[edit source]
Dream Come True[edit source]
Mxy vs. Nyxly[edit source]
Destruction of Ormfell[edit source]
Courage[edit source]
Humanity[edit source]
I am the Dreamer[edit source]
Nyxly & Lex[edit source]
Love and Loss[edit source]
Finding Esme[edit source]
History Books[edit source]
Sprock Logic[edit source]
Date Night[edit source]
Fever Dream[edit source]
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| “ | She's the one I've been looking for. I just didn't realize it. And now that I've connected with her, she is going to teach me to use my powers in all new ways. So it turns out that my potential is beyond my wildest dreams. | ” |
— Nia Nal[src]
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A year later, Nal had been dreaming and seeing a Hooded Figure, then she saw Iris West-Allen being killed, then she wakes up at NC Jitters, She runs to Central City to get Iris's help Nal and West-Allen are seen as cops at first, Then later on they are seen working at Jitters, Later they are in a nightmare running away, Then later they appear at CC Media, Nal and Iris realize that they don't have to fear anymore, So Nal goes inside a door one last time, Nal then confronts The Hooded Figure who is revealed to the Original Dreamer, Right after that, Nal gets an upgrade, Nal and Iris later wake up after, Later on Nal and Team Flash have a conversation, Cecile and Nia then sense Original Dreamer again, after that Nal hugs Iris, then leaves and tells her she'll see her at brunch again next month.
Alternate Timeline[edit source]
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In a dystopian timeline, Nal was part of the resistance Super Friends and fought against Lena Luthor's control, At one point, Nal was scarred by an unknown attack and lost Dox's control to the enemy. When Supergirl from the original timeline arrived by accident, Nal fought with the team against Dox and Reign, until the timeline was erased out of existence.[11]
Powers and Abilities[edit source]
Powers[edit source]
| “ | You're a woman who stops tidal waves...and who dreams impossible things. | ” |
— Dox to Nal[src]
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- Human-Naltorian Hybrid Physiology: With Naltorian genes in her DNA, Nal inherited powers from the species and fought crime as Dreamer, a mantle formerly used by her mother.
- Superhuman Strength: Nal was shown to be capable of swinging heavy objects using her oneiric projections.[4]
- Superhuman Durability: During the destruction of the DEO Headquarters, Nal was able to survive the collapse with minor injuries.[12]
- Oneiromancy: Nal has the power to see the future using her powers, such as seeing Dox's original death days prior to the event.[9]
- Precognition: When Nal closes her eyes, flashes of the future will occasionally appear and alert her, allowing her to prepare for future events.[4]
- Oneiric Energy Manipulation: Nal is able to channel Oneiric Energy from the Dreaming[13] and conjure different objects in real life.[8]
- Astral Projection: Nal used her astral projection and focus enough energy for her physical form to enter the Leviathan Ship.[10]
- Conjuration: With great dedication and energy, Nal was able to conjure the pink cougar from her dreams in real life.[14]
- Portal Creation: Nal has the ability to open a portal from the Dreaming back to Earth.[15]
Former Powers[edit source]
- Powers via the Legion Ring: When Dox gave Nal his ring, Nal was able to utilize it for protection.[10]
- Flight: Nal was capable of fighting Lex Luthor while flying.[10]
Abilities[edit source]
- Journalism: Under Kara's mentorship, Nal has grown into a skilled reporter for CatCo.[8]
- Hand-to-Hand Combat: Nal was able to fight several Shadow Demons.[8]
Weaknesses[edit source]
- Narcolepsy: Nal's abilities causes her to fall asleep at inappropriate times.[5]
Equipment[edit source]
Current Equipment[edit source]
- Dreamer Suit: Nal wears a blue and white suit as the superhero, Dreamer.[8] The gloves on the suit are also capable of converting Nal's powers into physical form.[16]
Former Equipment[edit source]
- Legion Ring: Dox gave Nal his Legion Ring and was able to allow her to fly during the fight.[10]
Appearances[edit source]
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Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Five | Appears |
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The Bottle Episode | Appears |
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Back from the Future: Part One | Appears |
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Back from the Future: Part Two | Mentioned |
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It's a Super Life | Appears |
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The Bodyguard | Appears |
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Reality Bytes | Appears |
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Alex in Wonderland | Appears |
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The Missing Link | Appears |
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Immortal Kombat | Appears |
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Rebirth | Appears |
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A Few Good Women | Appears |
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Phantom Menaces | Mentioned |
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Lost Souls | Appears |
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Prom Night! | Appears |
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Prom Again! | Appears |
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Fear Knot | Appears |
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Date Night | Appears |
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Welcome Back, Kara! | Appears |
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Dream Weaver | Appears |
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Still I Rise | Appears |
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Mxy in the Middle | Appears |
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Blind Spots | Appears |
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The Gauntlet | Appears |
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Magical Thinking | Appears |
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Hope for Tomorrow | Mentioned |
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Nightmare in National City | Appears |
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I Believe in a Thing Called Love | Appears |
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Truth or Consequences | Appears |
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The Last Gauntlet | Appears |
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Kara | Appears |
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Paranoid Android | Pictured |
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The Mask of the Red Death, Part 2 | Mentioned |
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Wildest Dreams | Appears |
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Partners in Time | Mentioned |
Gallery[edit source]
Civilian
Dreamer
Nal in the Dreamer suit without the mask
Nal in an alternate timeline
Brenda
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Nal as Mxyzptlk
Nal expanding her powers
Officer Nal in the Dreaming
Barista in the Dreaming
Nal's Contacts
Nal's Contacts
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Powers[edit source]
Astral Projection
Dream
Conjuration
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Promotional Images[edit source]
"🌀 She's seen the future 🌀"
"Better. Stronger. Together."
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References[edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Prom Night!
- ↑ Mxy in the Middle
- ↑ Prom Night!
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Reality Bytes
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Dream Weaver
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 The Bottle Episode
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Back from the Future: Part One
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Five
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Immortal Kombat
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 10.7 Rebirth
- ↑ It's a Super Life
- ↑ The Missing Link
- ↑ Date Night
- ↑ Prom Again!
- ↑ Truth or Consequences
- ↑ Fear Knot
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