From TV To Comics: First Look At Dreamer’s DC Comics Debut In ‘Superman: Son Of Kal-El’ #13

Not all comic book characters are created on the printed page, but become popular enough in other media to make the transition. Harley Quinn is the most prominent example, originated in the ’90s Batman: The Animated Series, and now joining her is Dreamer, from the CW’s Supergirl TV show.

“The CW’s Supergirl had no shortage of groundbreaking characters introduced over its six-season run, from the ass-kicking agent that was Chyler Leigh’s Sentinel to the reimagined Guardian mantle passed down from older brother James Olsen to younger sister Kelly. But none was more important than Nicole Maines’ Dreamer. A new hero spun off from an established Legion of Super-Heroes character, Maines’ Nia Nal is an extraterrestrial from the planet Naltor who has the ability to dream and interpret visions of the future and channel powerful dream energy. But more significant than any of that, she’s also TV’s first trans superhero.

Since Dreamer’s introduction, trans rights have been under attack throughout the country, with many states rolling out discriminatory and harmful laws targeting transgender individuals. There’s little question that a trans superhero is not only necessary right now, but deserves to stand side-by-side with the greatest superheroes of the DCU—and you don’t get much greater than Superman. In next week’s Superman: Son of Kal-El #13, written by Maines along with regular Son of Kal-El writer Tom Taylor and featuring art by Clayton Henry, Dreamer has an ominous premonition about the future of Earth’s superheroes and seeks out none other than the new Man of Steel. But will these two new allies—alongside recently exposed reporter Jay Nakamura—be able to stop what lies ahead? Especially when it involves none other than the combined power and influence of Henry Bendix and Lex Luthor?

That’s a pretty tall order, but if there’s one thing these three young heroes aren’t going to let stand in their way, it’s a pair of old capitalists who have literally weaponized trampling on human rights. Enjoy an early glimpse of this powerful new partnership in this first look at Dreamer’s DCU debut”

Dreamer will debut in Superman: Son of Kal-El #13, out Tuesday 12th July from DC Comics. Written by Tom Taylor with art from Clayton Henry.