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Revision as of 06:01, 8 January 2020
- "When innocent people are being attacked, it's not about balance. It's about justice."
- —Nia Nal[src]
Nia Nal was a human-Naltorian hybrid, a reporter of CatCo Worldwide Media, and former political speechwriter. She is also the daughter of Paul Nal and the late Isabel Nal, and the estranged younger sister of Maeve Nal. After her mother's death, Nia embraced her powers and became the superheroine Dreamer to assist Supergirl in the battle against the Children of Liberty.
Biography
Early life
Nia Nal was born on Earth to Paul and Isabel Nal, a human father and Naltorian mother. She has an older sister, Maeve Nal. Nia was raised in Parthas, a community where aliens and humans peacefully coexisted. Although bearing a rigid emotional attachment to Parthas that imprinted her there, Nia desired a life outside of the domain she grew up in.[1]
At a young age, Nia identified as a transgender female. Her family offered their unconditional love and support during this time. While she struggled against intolerance and hate-fueled attacks, including being denied service at establishments, Parthas' tolerance towards those who are different nonetheless allowed Nia to flourish under her new identity. As a result, she developed a penchant for justice and a strong desire to help and protect others who faced similar prejudice due to their identities.[1][2]
When she was 15, Nia once broke her nose during a game of kickball.[3]
In adulthood, Nia moved to Washington, D.C.,[4] where she received a degree in International Relations from Georgetown University.[5] Afterwards, Nia became a political speechwriter for the White House's press secretary, Cat Grant, working in President Olivia Marsdin's administration.[6][7]
Working At CatCo
In late 2018, Nia moved to National City and was hired as a reporter for CatCo Worldwide Media, personally recommended to Kara Danvers by Cat. Wanting to impress Kara, Nia bought her a latte and planned to arrive right on time. However, she was late to work due to her roommate, Yvette, accidentally taking her rental car, leaving Nia to take the bus, where she spilled some coffee on her skirt. In the elevator, Nia complained to the fellow occupant about her troubles before realizing it was none other than Kara. Nia gave her the latte, apologizing for being late. Kara, taken aback by how much Nia sounded just like her whilst the former was Cat's assistant, assured her it was fine. The two then headed into a meeting.
The next day, Nia informed Kara her desire to article an article on National City's new fashion district in East City. When Kara wondered if Nia wouldn't prefer writing a topic with more weight, Nia passionately stated that fashion is a form of art and self-expression, which could have a big impact on people's lives, and how designers would bring color and life to a previously abandoned area. Impressed, Kara urged Nia to pitch that story to the CEO, James Olsen.
At the meeting when James asked for story ideas on the fashion district, Nia was about to speak up but was interrupted by fellow reporter Mackenzie, who immediately pitched an article emphasizing National City's cultural importance in fashion trends and pointed out she had contacts for exclusive interviews. Nia stayed silent about her story idea and the fashion district article went to Mackenzie. Later when Kara asked why she didn't speak up during the meeting, Nia admitted she became afraid to compete. Kara advised Nia to confront and overpower her fears to make waves at CatCo.[5]
As the anti-alien sentiment grew in the United States following President Olivia Marsdin's unmasking, Nia sided with the aliens, sympathizing with their plight as they suffered persecution for their special looks and powers. While getting coffee at a pizza shop to stay sharp at CatCo, Nia witnessed firsthand when "Barney's" image inducer glitched out, giving him his natural appearance as a Coluan Brainiac 5, angering the chefs, who immediately tried to assault Brainy. Despite him being able to evade their attacks with ease, Nia rushed to the alien Coulan's help, demanding the pizzeria staff to back off and give Brainiac 5 his pizza, shaming them for being so cruel to their patron. She angrily slammed some money on the counter, requesting they serve Brainy under the threat of having their shop closed down once Nia exposed their bigotry at CatCo.
As the duo left the pizza shop, Brainy thanked Nia for her support, befuddled as to why the people he considered his friends attacked him when they saw his real looks. Nia explained she understands what that feels like and assured that Brainy's real friends would be there for him no matter what.
Resisting her anxiety in regards to having a one-on-one talk with such a distinguished professional and her boss, Nia brought up the issue with James. Revealing herself to be transgender, she asked him to write a special CatCo Magazine editorial to show support for the oppressed aliens, as James could create a bigger impact through his position. When James voiced his doubts about not wanting CatCo to appear biased, Nia countered that in this situation, innocent people were being attacked, people who needed justice more so than just balanced reporting.
That evening, Nia witnessed a scene at CatCo, where a Dryad employee, Franklin, became a target of a mean prank by Mackenzie. James immediately stepped in and diffused the situation, making sure Franklin received an apology. He sternly lectured the employees about inter-species tolerance, pointing out that ignorance is the enemy for journalists. Touched, Nia mouthed a silent "thank you" to James. She and her coworkers later watched Supergirl's televised speech to the city.[2]
Becoming Dreamer
Defeating Lex Luthor
Personality
Nia is proven to be similar to Kara Danvers; hardworking, meticulous, and eager to prove herself as a reporter. While somewhat shy, she has shown to be passionate about her new job, determined to tell a compelling story. Nia developed a close mentor-student relationship with Kara, whom she looks up to. Nia has a strong sense of justice and will never hesitate to speak out for what is right in the face of injustice and stand up for what she believes in. For example, Nia stood up for Brainiac 5 when some pizza chefs tried to attack him for being an alien, threatening to expose the bigotry in the establishment unless they agreed to serve him. She also personally requested her boss, James Olsen, to issue a statement condemning these anti-alien attacks. Having personally faced bigotry due to being transgender, Nia is open-minded, accepting, and empathetic to fellow victims of prejudice and hate. Nia aspires to be independent and self-sufficient, being very dedicated to her job. As a result, when her latent powers began manifesting and caused a sleep disorder, Nia refused help from anyone for a time, only agreeing to let Kara and Brainy in when realizing her dreams could help fight against the Children of Liberty. Nia has lightly flirted with Brainy on several occasions, even mistaking a meeting between the two of them as a date until Brainy made his intentions concise and clear. By Nia's own testimony though, she is not quite sure what she could have liked about the Coluan - or if she even actually is. |
Powers and abilities
Powers
Abilities
Weaknesses
Former weaknesses
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Equipment
- Dreamer suit: Nia wears a protective suit as "Dreamer" to hide her identity from her enemies when she goes out fighting crime. She received her mother, Isabel Nal's, old suit from her father, Paul Nal.
Appearances
Supergirl
Season 4
Season 5
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Gallery
Promotional images
Supergirl
Trivia
- Nia is the first human-alien hybrid to appear in the Arrowverse.
- Rudy Jones does not count as he was a human turned into a hybrid by the Angon alien parasite.
- Also, Ruby Arias isn't considered since her mother Samantha's alien powers were part of a separate persona.
- Her phone number is 555-8010.[8]
- Every morning, Nia gets an extra-large coffee with milk and no sugar from Bob's Diner.[8]
- S'mores are Nia's favorite dessert, but she will always choose salty over sweet.[3]
- According to online tests, Nia is a Gryffindor and her Patronus is a dapple gray stallion. She's also a Miranda and House Stark.[3]
- Nia is an INFP personality.[3]
- She loves Thursdays and the month of April.[3]
- Nia is a fan of Taylor Swift.[10]
- Nia is an extreme anomaly in her family for inheriting her mother's power of precognition; she was originally born a boy and the power was previously thought to only be inherited by a natural-born daughter.[1]
Behind the scenes
- In the DC comics, Nia's descendant, Nura Nal, is a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes in the 30th and 31st centuries. Her home planet is Naltor.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Blood Memory"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Fallout"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 "American Dreamer"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Call to Action"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "American Alien"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "SUPERGIRL’s Casting a Transgender Character for Season 3" - Nerdist
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Supergirl Season 4 Will Introduce Trans Superhero Dreamer, Agent Liberty and Manchester Black - Comic-Con 2018" - IGN
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 "Parasite Lost"
- ↑ "The Quest for Peace"
- ↑ "Stranger Beside Me"