Not unlike the Artful Dodger, who takes young Oliver under his wing in Oliver Twist, Flip and Nema form a friendship, and together, the two of them venture through the ever-changing world of dreams in an attempt to reunite Nema with her late father one more time. Flip is a loveable rascal with a knack for getting into some trouble in Slumberland. It’s there that she meets the notorious character named Flip. As she falls asleep that night, she finds herself being transported into that realm atop her (now magical) bed. After he passes away, she finds a mysterious map that supposedly shows her the way into Slumberland. It’s a place where you can wish for anything, and it will happen. It’s a world built on dreams…but also nightmares (yes, like The Sandman). Nema once lived with her father, who told her an enchanting bedtime story one night about the mystical Slumberland. They are often in isolation but meet a few friends along their journey. How does this tie into Slumberland? Most literary “Nemos” have been adventurers searching for something. The name “Nemo,” or in this case, “Nema” has Greek origins which loosely translates to “Nobody.” The name has been tied to nautical tales, such as Captain Nemo from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, as well as Nemo the clownfish from Finding Nemo. The protagonist from the comics and previous film adaptation was originally a young boy named Nemo, however, in the new reimagining, the character has been changed to that of a little girl named Nema.

Slumberland comic