# Panopticon, Surveillance, and Indie Comics with Matt Stevens

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Podcast: [The United States Department of Nerds Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-united-states-department-of-nerds-podcast-6458372)
Published: 2026-06-28T14:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Panopticon, Surveillance, and Indie Comics with Matt Stevens What happens when a prison doesn't need guards because the prisoners believe they're always being watched? This week on the USDN Podcast, Jeff "The Chairman" Fountain welcomes writer, artist, and creator Matt Stevens to the Council of Nerds to discuss Panopticon , a psychological science fiction comic that explores surveillance, memory, identity, freedom, and the systems that shape human behavior. Matt shares the inspiration behind Panopticon, the philosophy that influenced the story, his journey into creator-owned comics, founding Dark Web Comics , launching the project's Kickstarter campaign, and what's next with Panopticon: The Chasm . Whether you're a fan of indie comics, science fiction, psychological thrillers, or creator-owned publishing, this episode offers an insightful look into the creative process behind one of indie comics' most thought-provoking new series. Guest Links Panopticon: https://www.panopticoncomic.com Dark Web Comics: https://www.thedarkwebcomics.com Late Pledges: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/panopticoncomic/panopticon-1 Read Issue #1 Free: https://embed.macroverse.com/portal/019d9496-2048-7299-8a67-b5d88ceb30ea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/panopticoncomic/ Dark Web Comics Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedarkwebcomics_/ Support USDN Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast Support USDN Through BCW Supplies: https://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=usdn Use Coupon Code: USDN Save 10% on your retail order while supporting the USDN Podcast. USDN receives a 5% commission when coupon code USDN is used on qualifying purchases. This has been the USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come to Life.

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