Bad Dream

This graphic novel traces how Nia Nal came into her abilities, long before the events of the TV series. Growing up, Nia has always been overshadowed by her older sister Maeve, who is set to inherit their mother's Naltorian gift for foreseeing events through dreams. The gift, it turns out, had other plans. After a kickball strikes Nia in the face, she begins to manifest the powers that were never supposed to be hers.

Wracked with guilt over what has happened, Nia decides to bury her powers so she won't strain her bond with Maeve. Her dreams, however, refuse to stay buried. The story follows her as she learns to accept what she can do and step into a role within a long line of women superheroes. She does not face the change alone.

Written by Nicole Maines, an actress, activist and writer who originated the role of Dreamer on the Supergirl TV show, the book is illustrated by Rye Hickman, whose art brings out the personality fans already know from the series.