The Dreamer #1
This first volume of The Dreamer collects the opening story arc of the 2009 IDW series, following a modern-day protagonist who finds themselves mysteriously transported back to the American Revolutionary War. The narrative weaves historical events with a personal journey, as the lead character navigates the dangers and complexities of the era while grappling with the consequences of their presence in the past. Written and illustrated by Lora Innes, the book compiles the early chapters of the serialized comic, offering a blend of historical fiction and time-travel adventure.
In "null," high school student Beatrice Whaley finds herself caught between the familiar rhythms of school life and the strange, vivid dreams of a revolutionary soldier who seems to know her from another time. As her crush Ben Cato becomes a real possibility, the line between past and present blurs, drawing her into a mystery that stretches across centuries.
In "null," Beatrice Whaley finds herself torn between her real-life romance with Ben Cato and the haunting dreams of Alan Warren, a Revolutionary War soldier she can’t quite place. As their dream encounters grow more intimate, Alan’s sudden call to battle pulls her deeper into a past she never knew she had.
In the quiet haze of a dream, Beatrice Whaley watches as Alan Warren faces the redcoats, his only thought not victory, but ensuring she’s safely returned to Boston. When she wakes to her date with Ben Cato, the memory lingers—unsettling, vivid—until she sees a painting at her mother’s art show depicting Alan’s death in the Revolution. The past and present blur as Bea, shaken by the vision, takes sleeping pills to change what she now believes is history.
In "null," Beatrice Whaley insists that Alan Warren is in mortal danger, convincing Nathan Hale to abandon their mission and search for him. As they set out through the countryside, the two are suddenly confronted by the full force of the British army, leaving their fate hanging in the balance.
In "null," Nathan Hale and Alan Warren fight to protect Beatrice Whaley as they flee through the chaos of war, their loyalty tested when they reach a local fort. Tensions rise between the two men when Nathan’s duty to safely return Beatrice to Boston clashes with Alan’s fierce determination to keep her by his side, even as danger still looms.
In the quiet aftermath of the retreat from Long Island, Beatrice Whaley finds herself caught between dreams and duty, her mind drifting through the past as General Washington and Colonel Knowlton navigate the chaos of war. When she finally wakes in the present, her vivid memories of Nathan Hale’s courage and Alan Warren’s quiet resolve leave her unsettled—only to be gently nudged back to reality by Yvette, who reminds her that some battles are fought not in history, but in the heart.
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