Supergirl’s Dreamer, DC’s Secret Six, and the Rise of GLAAD Award Winner Nicole Maines

Actor, writer, and all-around queer icon Nicole Maines joins Q Con the Podcast for a deep, joyful, and no-holds-barred conversation. From her groundbreaking role as Dreamer on Supergirl to her fierce performance in Yellowjackets, Nicole continues to break barriers on-screen—and now she’s doing the same on the page.

A newly minted GLAAD Award winner and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, Nicole is also the creative force behind DC Comics' Secret Six, with writing credits on Harley Quinn, Suicide Squad, and DC Pride. We talk about what it really means to write authentic queer and trans characters in today’s comic book industry, how representation still has a long way to go, and the power of telling your own story.

She also opens up about her memoir, It Gets Better... Except When It Gets Worse, and how her personal journey fuels her creative fire. It’s insightful, hilarious, and packed with the kind of honesty that only Nicole can bring. Hit play—you’re not gonna want to miss this one.

Q Con 2025 is an LGBTQIA+ comic book and pop culture convention happening on May 3rd, 2025, at Fiesta Hall in Plummer Park, West Hollywood, CA. Get ready for a fun-filled day celebrating queer fandom with diverse exhibitors, incredible LGBTQIA+ artists and creators, engaging panels, and an epic cosplay contest!  Visit: www.PrismComics.org/q-con/

Q Con the Podcast is hosted by Julian Jetson, produced by Chris Riley, and presented by Prism Comics Org—bringing you conversations with the queer voices shaping comics, pop culture, and beyond.