- "What bothers me is that last night, you were in my dream."
"That wasn't a dream. It was another universe." - ―Doctor Strange and America Chavez[src]
Dreams are the phenomenon of experiencing the life of an alternate version of oneself from another universe in the Multiverse that occurs during sleep.
The true nature of dreaming is unknown to most, and dreams being a look into the life of an alternate version of oneself was generally only accepted as a theory, even to the Masters of the Mystic Arts. Doctor Strange and Wong learned that this phenomenon was true after meeting America Chavez, who does not dream due to being a unique being in the Multiverse.
Prior to its destruction, the Darkhold contained a spell known as Dreamwalking, which allowed users to possess alternate versions of themselves, including those seen in their dreams.
History[]
Alternate Universes[]
Musical Number[]
Peggy Carter dances with Jason Wilkes and Daniel Sousa
- "Whatcha gonna do? Two hearts are waiting. Who ya gonna choose? Stop debating Who's it gonna be? Quit vacillating, whatcha gonna do? It's up to you."
- ―Music Ensemble[src]
In 1947, after being kidnapped and put in the back of a truck by Whitney Frost and Joseph Manfredi, Peggy Carter fell asleep and had a dream, beginning with her in the New York Bell Company Office, reuniting with her deceased brother, Michael Carter. At the L&L Automat, she entered a stage where she met Angie Martinelli, and was confused as to why Martinelli was there. She was then confronted by Jason Wilkes and Daniel Sousa who had a dance battle for her love.[1]
Unattended Baby[]
Phil Coulson and Melinda May abandoning a baby
While preparing for the Search for the Kree City, Skye had a dream where Phil Coulson and Melinda May decided to abandon a baby. This caused Skye to yell in fear only to be met with nothing.[2]
Fearing Kingpin[]
Wilson Fisk confronts Karen Page
- "It's a difficult thing, isn't it? Taking a life... feeling of the weight and responsibility of all the years the person you've murdered has lived moments that they've cherished the dreams that they've struggled towards, gone because of you. I want you to know something. Something important that I've learned. That it gets easier the more you do it."
- ―Wilson Fisk to Karen Page[src]
In 2015, traumatized after killing James Wesley, Karen Page had a nightmare that Wilson Fisk found out that she was his friend's killer and confronted Page to murder her.[3]
Jones Family Death[]
Phillip Jones bleeds from his head
- "We'd all be alive if it wasn't for you, Jessie."
- ―Phillip Jones to Jessica Jones[src]
In 2015, Jessica Jones returned to her childhood home. Seeing her old room caused her to remember how her family died in a car accident. She went to sleep and had a nightmare of Brian, Alisa, and Phillip Jones all bleeding out from their skulls.[4]
Tended by a Nun[]
A nun rings out a bloody rag
- "You need to rest."
- ―Nun to Matt Murdock[src]
In late 2015, Matt Murdock was hit on the head by the Punisher which knocked him out. Murdock then fell into a dream where a younger and injured version of him was being tended to by a nun. The nun used a wet rag to clean up the blood and squeezed it into a bowl.[5]
Harold's Survival[]
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Rand's Regret[]
Danny Rand is confronted by himself
- "You abandoned them. Because of you, the Hand won."
- ―Danny Rand to Danny Rand[src]
Having regret over leaving K'un-Lun, which led to their demise, Danny Rand had a dream where he saw many of K'un-Lun's warriors bloody and near dead. He then saw himself, blaming Rand for leaving K'un-Lun.[7]
Everyone Dies[]
- "How long do you think we can survive in here?"
"We're the last ones. You always find a way to survive, don't you? It's in our blood. I knew someone was gonna go. I just didn't know everyone would." - ―Phil Coulson and Daisy Johnson[src]
In 2016, Daisy Johnson had a dream of her and Phil Coulson in the Containment Module on an Earth that looked like Maveth, where all of their allies had died.[8]
The Family's Revenge[]
Black Bolt prepares to kill Maximus
Following the Coup in Attilan, Maximus dreamed that the Inhuman Royal Family returned to seek revenge. Medusa revealed that Black Bolt knew that Maximus was the one that killed their parents, not Black Bolt. Maximus pleaded that it was not true before Black Bolt pushed him against the wall preparing to use his super sonic voice to kill his brother.[9]
Mourning His Family[]
Frank Castle dreams about Maria Castle
- "No! No, no, no, no, no, no, no! Wait, wait, wait, wait! Hey! Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait! Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, just wait! Just wait!"
- ―Frank Castle[src]
In 2016, Frank Castle had frequent dreams of his late wife and kids. In one recurrent dream, Frank Castle would be woken up by his wife, who called him "sleepyhead" and kissed him on the head. After that, she would turn around and be shot by a masked soldier,[10][11] who then unmasked to reveal himself to also be Frank Castle.[12] In another dream, Castle dreamed of his family and the Lieberman family sharing a Thanksgiving dinner together before the room is invaded by soldiers who slaughtered both families while Castle was restrained to a chair.[13] During his torture by Billy Russo and William Rawlins, Castle dreamed of his wife more, including a dream of dancing at their wedding, and a dream of Maria asking him to come home.[14]
Attacked by Her Mother[]
Ashes rain down on Jessica Jones
- "Ah!"
- ―Jessica Jones[src]
In 2017, Jessica Jones had a dream where she woke up with an IV strapped to her. However, the IV was a whiskey bottle. Ashes then came raining from the ceiling as she was dragged away by her mother, who was unrecognizable with her scars.[15]
Silent Home Invader Billy Russo Universe[]
Dinah Madani aims her gun at Billy Russo
Dinah Madani became so caught up in her pursuit of Billy Russo, that she had a dream of Russo sitting on top of her preparing for the two to have sex.[16] A few nights later, Dinah Madani had a dream where she woke up to a thud. She took her gun and examined her room. Suddenly, she saw Billy Russo behind her and tried to shoot, but woke up.[17]
Dream of a Child[]
Tony Stark recounts his dream to Pepper Potts
- "Apropos of that, last night, I dreamt, we had a kid. So real. We named him after your eccentric uncle. Uh, what was his name? Morgan! Morgan."
- ―Tony Stark to Pepper Potts[src]
In 2018, Tony Stark had a dream where he and Pepper Potts had a child named Morgan, named after Potts' uncle.[18]
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Buried Alive[]
Ana Helstrom choking on dirt
Ana Helstrom often had recurring nightmares of being suffocated under the ground but unable to die as a result of her kidnapping.[19] One of these times, she coughed up dirt into a sink.[20]
Daimon's Physiology[]
Daimon Helstrom is confronted by his mother
- "You can't hide who you are, son. Not anymore. Let it out."
"Let it out." - ―Victoria Helstom and Kthara to Daimon Helstrom[src]
Daimon Helstrom woke up in a dream and saw his disfigured mother telling him to let out what was inside of him. As she spoke further, her voiced changed to the much more raspy Kthara.[21]
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Clown Nightmare[]
- "So that recurring nightmare where I'm running naked from a clown..."
"Somewhere out there, it's real." - ―Wong and America Chavez[src]
Wong has a recurring nightmare where he is chased by a clown while naked.[22]
Ribboned Creature's Attack[]
Doctor Strange wakes up in his bed
- "But in the grand calculus of the Multiverse, your sacrifice is worth more than your life."
- ―Defender Strange to America Chavez[src]
In 2024, Doctor Strange had a dream into the life of an alternate version of himself, who was in the Gap Junction with America Chavez trying to obtain the Book of Vishanti while fleeing from the Ribboned Creature. Strange's dream came to an abrupt end when the alternate Strange is killed.[22]
Reunited with Her Children[]
Wanda Maximoff wakes up
- "Wanda, you have no children. They don't exist."
"But they do. In every other universe. I know they do. Because I dream of them every night. Of my boys... Of our life together. Every night, the same dream. And every morning the same nightmare." - ―Doctor Strange and Scarlet Witch[src]
In 2024, while mourning the loss of her children, Tommy and Billy, Wanda Maximoff had recurring dreams into the life of an alternate version of herself, who lived happily with that universe's version of Billy and Tommy.[22]
Uncontrollable She-Hulk Universe[]
The uncontrollable She-Hulk
- "Jennifer Walters, Esq. Lawyer, millennial, searching for a way to balance a career and her personal life. Then, an accidental dose of gamma-radiated blood alters her body chemistry. And now, when Jennifer Walters grows angry or outraged, a startling metamorphosis occurs."
- ―Narrator[src]
While in DODC custody, Jennifer Walters had a dream about an old 70s style montage of the events at the Southern California Law Awards Gala.[23]
Losing Close Friends[]
Lonnie Lincoln and Pearl Pangan being attacked
- "That's the level I need Spider-Man at. That's the level I need you at."
- ―Norman Osborn to Spider-Man[src]
While recovering from an injury at the hands of Scorpion, Peter Parker dreamed of being at Rockford T. Bales High School and trying to talk to Nico Minoru. However, Minoru wanted nothing to do with Parker and walked away. Parker tried to chase her, only for the walls to stretch, leading him to run in place as Norman Osborn told Parker about his expectations for him. However, Parker still tried to run, only for Scorpion's Tail to slash the ground, making the floor fall from under him.
Spider-Man falls through the air
Parker then watched as Lonnie Lincoln and Pearl Pangan succumbed to Scorpion's attacks. This caused Spider-Man to fall from the sky as he tried to web the closest building to no avail. Parker soon landed on top of Scorpion's tail, impaling him in the back.[24]
Imperceptible Bastian Cooper Universe[]
To be added[25]
Memory Dreams[]
The Arc Reactor[]
Ho Yinsen with the Arc Reactor
In an alternate universe, Tony Stark was attacked by Obadiah Stane, rendering him unconscious. While passed out, Stark dreamed about when Ho Yinsen placed the Arc Reactor in his chest.[26]
Placing the Arc Reactor[]
In an alternate universe, Obadiah Stane attacked Tony Stark and revealed his betrayal. Stark was tased and fell unconscious where he dreamed about Ho Yinsen placing the Arc Reactor in his chest.[27]
Destruction of the Roxxon Gulf Platform[]
- "Is this a normal thing for you? What? Sneaking into a hospital with someone in a coma."
"Not a coma. Catatonic." - ―Tyrone Johnson and Tandy Bowen[src]
In 2009, Ivan Hess was aboard the Roxxon Gulf Platform when it exploded, sending him into a catatonic state where he relived the moment over and over again. The dream was then interfered with by Cloak and Dagger.[28]
The Hulk[]
In 2010, Bruce Banner, while sleeping on the side of the road, would have a nightmares in which of Emil Blonsky attacked him and another one where he saw an injured Betty Ross. Later, while sleeping in a car, he dreamed about the destruction he has caused as the Hulk.[29]
PTSD Nightmares[]
Tony Stark has a nightmare
- "I love you. I'm lucky. But honey, I can't sleep. You go to bed, I come down here. I do what I know. I tinker. Threat is imminent. And I have to protect the one thing that I can't live without. That's you."
- ―Tony Stark to Pepper Potts[src]
In 2013, following the Battle of New York, Tony Stark had frequent PTSD-induced nightmares reliving the trauma, which resulted in him staying awake for long periods of time.[30]
Rosalind[]
Rosalind Price wakes up
- "But it's time. They need you, Phil... more than ever."
"Just one more minute."
No. Now. Get up!" - ―Rosalind Price and Phil Coulson[src]
Having been knocked unconscious, Phil Coulson dreamed that he was in bed next to his late girlfriend, Rosalind Price. Price told Coulson that they overslept, but now he needs to get up. Coulson offered that they stay there. However, Price told him that his team needs him.[31]
Matt and Elektra's Relationship[]
Matt Murdock tends to Elektra
- "I like it here."
"Back in New York?"
"No. Back with you." - ―Elektra and Matt Murdock[src]
While trying to remember her past as Elektra Natchios, the Black Sky went to Matt Murdock's Apartment and slept in his bed, feeling some sort of comfort. She dreamed about waking up on Matt Murdock's couch to the site of him giving her coffee. She faked being asleep, but Murdock called her out. She told him she was happy. He asked if she meant to be back in New York, but she was happy to be with Murdock.[32]
Losing a Mother[]
Vijay Nadeer wakes up abruptly
- "You and I were both there when the Chitauri killed mom. Aliens invading our world. Everything changed that day."
- ―Ellen Nadeer to Vijay Nadeer[src]
After completing his Terrigenesis, Vijay Nadeer was asleep and transported to his family residence. In his bed, he dreamed about the moment when his mother died in an explosion caused by the Chitauri during the Battle of New York, suddenly waking up.[33]
Recurring Nightmares[]
Billy Russo draws his nightmares
- "Have you seen the skull in your dreams lately? How often?"
"Look, I really just... I hate talking about these dreams. So can we just not?" - ―Krista Dumont and Billy Russo[src]
Following the Duel at the Central Park Carousel, Billy Russo lost his memories, but also started getting a recurring dream of Frank Castle's Skull Vest; although he did not know it was Castle. This caused him to be unable to sleep.[16][34]
Guilty Past[]
Bucky Barnes wakes up from his dream
- "James, I asked you a question. Are you still having nightmares?"
"No."
"We've been doing this long enough that I can tell when you're lying." - ―Christina Raynor and Bucky Barnes[src]
In 2024, Bucky Barnes had a nightmare reliving his activities as the Winter Soldier, when he had killed RJ Nakajima, an innocent bystander, during one of his missions.[35]
Echoing From Ancestors[]
- "You aren't alone. All of us that came before are a part of you. Because we echo through you. Echo."
- ―Taloa Lopez to Maya Lopez[src]
Throughout the Choctaw nation's history, many descendants of Chafa had experiences dreams and visions of people that came before themk to give them strength in times of need. Lowak saw Chafa during the Ishtaboli Tribal Match,[36] Tuklo saw Chafa and Lowak to give her strength in the Ambush on the Lighthorsemen[37] and Chula Battiest saw visions of Chafa, Lowak and Tuklo while giving birth to Taloa Lopez.[38] By 2025, Maya Lopez had begun seeing these visions while trying to take down Kingpin's men to become the Queenpin. In the end, she used the echoing ofher ancestors to channel powers to Bonnie and Battiest to save them while Lopez did the same for herself.[39]
Memories of the Snap[]
Nick Fury dreams
While trying to fall asleep, Nick Fury had dreams of his death at the hands of Thanos.[40]
Unnatural Dreams[]
Dooley's Family[]
Roger Dooley dreams about his family
- "We used to have a tradition. We'd all cook together, even the kids. I'd roast a chicken... The one thing I can do in the kitchen. Loretta says it is the crowd pleaser, just to get a laugh out of me."
- ―Roger Dooley[src]
In 1946, Chief Roger Dooley was put into a hypnotic trance by Johann Fennhoff. While in the trance, he was put into a Stark Heat Vest. During the trance, he dreamed of being able to go home and see his wife and son. He talked to his son, and then went over to his wife and asked if he could stay home with them.[41]
Forgotten Past[]
After losing her memory of her life on Earth in 1989 and believing herself to be a Kree named Vers, Carol Danvers saw glimpses of her former life through recurring dreams. In one of these dreams she and Mar-Vell are attacked by a Skrull-like figure.[42]
The Aether's Future[]
Jane Foster envisions the dark world
In 2013, when Jane Foster was infused with the Aether, she had recurring dreams that showed the Aether plunging the world into darkness. Among these worlds was Asgard.[43]
Magic-Induced Visions[]
The Leviathans invade Earth
In 2015, during the Attack on the Hydra Research Base, Wanda Maximoff used her powers on Tony Stark to give him a dream-like vision, which manifested as Stark surrounded by his fallen comrades in a Chitauri invasion larger than the one in New York.
Steve Rogers with Peggy Carter
Later, during the Battle at the Salvage Yard, Maximoff used these powers on the other Avengers. Thor found himself on Asgard, where Heimdall warned Thor that he will bring them to Hel and that he is the destroyer of Asgard. Black Widow saw her past traumas growing up in the Red Room Academy. Captain America saw a post-World War II world where he got to dance with Peggy Carter, although Carter and everyone else disappeared. Maximoff also used this power on Hulk, which put him into a frenzy. Thor, seeking to learn more about the vision he saw, traveled to London to see Erik Selvig.[44]
Meeting Morgan le Fay[]
Nico Minoru meets Morgan le Fay
- "Karolina's alive. But she's trapped somewhere."
"And you know this how?"
"I had a dream about it." - ―Nico Minoru and Alex Wilder[src]
In 2017, Nico Minoru had a vision in her dream, where she met Morgan le Fay.[45]
Dreams Universes[]
Appearances[]
References[]
- ↑ Agent Carter: 2.09: A Little Song and Dance
- ↑ Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: 2.09: ...Ye Who Enter Here
- ↑ Daredevil: 1.12: The Ones We Leave Behind
- ↑ Jessica Jones: 1.08: AKA WWJD?
- ↑ Daredevil: 2.03: New York's Finest
- ↑ Iron Fist: 1.03: Rolling Thunder Cannon Punch
- ↑ The Defenders: 1.01: The H Word
- ↑ Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: 3.21: Absolution
- ↑ Inhumans: 1.06: The Gentleman's Name is Gorgon
- ↑ The Punisher: 1.01: 3 AM
- ↑ The Punisher: 1.02: Two Dead Men
- ↑ The Punisher: 1.03: Kandahar
- ↑ The Punisher: 1.06: The Judas Goat
- ↑ The Punisher: 1.12: Home
- ↑ Jessica Jones: 2.03: AKA Sole Survivor
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 The Punisher: 2.02: Fight or Flight
- ↑ The Punisher: 2.05: One-Eyed Jacks
- ↑ Avengers: Infinity War
- ↑ Helstrom: 1.05: Committed
- ↑ Helstrom: 1.03: The One Who Got Away
- ↑ Helstrom: 1.07: Scars
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 22.2 Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
- ↑ She-Hulk: Attorney at Law: 1.09: Whose Show is This?
- ↑ Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man: 1.08: Tangled Web
- ↑ Daredevil: Born Again: 1.07: Art for Art's Sake
- ↑ Iron Man: The Official Video Game PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 version
- ↑ Iron Man: The Official Video Game PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable and Wii Version
- ↑ Cloak & Dagger: 1.07: Lotus Eaters
- ↑ The Incredible Hulk
- ↑ Iron Man 3
- ↑ Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: 3.10: Maveth
- ↑ The Defenders 1.06: Ashes, Ashes
- ↑ Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: 4.09: Broken Promises
- ↑ The Punisher: 2.04: Scar Tissue
- ↑ The Falcon and The Winter Soldier: 1.01: New World Order
- ↑ Echo: 1.02: Lowak
- ↑ Echo: 1.03: Tuklo
- ↑ Echo: 1.04: Taloa
- ↑ Echo: 1.05: Maya
- ↑ Secret Invasion: 1.01: Resurrection
- ↑ Agent Carter: 1.07: SNAFU
- ↑ Captain Marvel
- ↑ Thor: The Dark World
- ↑ Avengers: Age of Ultron
- ↑ Runaways: 3.01: Smoke and Mirrors
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