A Psychedelic Comic: Prism Stalker ft Sloane Leong
From Crew Collective by Rocketgenius
November 3, 2025 · 31 min · Episode 4
About this episode
The episode features Sloane Leong discussing her graphic novel series Prism Stalker, exploring themes of colonialism, identity, and the creative process.
Prism Stalker is a graphic novel series from cartoonist and writer Sloane Leong. The story follows a refugee named Vep, who is forced into a life of indentured service when her home planet is destroyed. When she's offered a way out, he sense of duty to her family will battle with her conscience. Links Sloane Leong: https://sloanesloane.com/ Prism Stalker Soundtrack fron Neotenomie: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mDWLfo2sE_hOnuGUz_i2NQyiNsB43qmv4&si=iqU5FmY_59xKUP2c Rocketgenius: https://rocketgenius.com/ Stuart’s Website: https://www.stuartproduces.com/ Themes and Topics Explored: Colonialism, Assimilation & Complicity Progress vs. Preservation Indigenous Identity, and Spiritual Philosophy The Creative Process & Artistic Vision Labor, Freelancing and Creative Industry Challenges Notable Quotes "You have to assimilate to survive. You become complicit in so many horrible things." "Our progress is actually killing us. So is it really progress?" "I err on the side of not handholding. I prefer to deliver what’s relevant to the scene at hand." "It’s this illusion of progress, really."
People in this episode
Guest: Sloane Leong
Topics covered
- Colonialism
- Assimilation & Complicity
- Progress vs. Preservation
- Indigenous Identity
- Spiritual Philosophy
- The Creative Process
- Artistic Vision
- Labor
- Freelancing
- Creative Industry Challenges
Keywords
- graphic novel
- refugee
- indentured service
- conscience
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Prism Stalker Soundtrack
Books & works: Prism Stalker
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