Prism (AdHoc Studio | Dispatch)

Prism, whose real name is Alice, is a supporting character in the 2025 video game Dispatch developed by AdHoc Studio. A petite Black woman standing at 5 feet 4 inches tall, she is recognized by her distinctive chin-length bob haircut with the left side dyed hot pink and the right turquoise. Born in Flint, Michigan, Prism possesses formidable photokinetic abilities, including the manipulation of light to create powerful beams, holograms, and illusory doppelgangers that can mimic allies with varying degrees of fidelity. As a popular pop star and influencer with over 1.3 million social media followers, she operates as a reformed villain integrated into the Superhero Dispatch Network (SDN) through the Phoenix Program, serving on the Z-Team under the leadership of Robert Robertson. She first appears in the narrative through a personnel file presented to Robertson, subsequently making her in-person debut by mockingly engaging with his introduction to the team.

Prism's powers first manifested during a youth talent show in which she placed second to Lizzie Gallupo, whom she accused of bribery. In a fit of rage, she utilized her emerging photokinesis to set her rival's hair ablaze, an incident that not only marked the beginning of her criminal tendencies but also inspired her debut single, "Girl, Your Hair's on Fire." This event propelled her into the spotlight as a flamboyant performer and influencer, during which time she engaged in various illicit activities including assault, drug possession, driving under the influence, and tax evasion, solidifying her status as a supervillain prior to rehabilitation efforts.

Through participation in the Phoenix Program, Prism transitioned from antagonist to hero, joining the SDN's Z-Team of reformed superhumans. Key developments in her arc include active participation in high-stakes dispatches, such as confrontations with threats like Red Ring and Shroud, where she employs her illusions and light powers to support teammates and blind adversaries. She exhibits a highly dramatic and diva-like personality, often characterized as a music snob with charismatic flair and occasional pettiness, yet demonstrates underlying loyalty and concern for her colleagues, particularly Flambae and Malevola. Over the course of events involving team restructuring, identity revelations, and collective victories, Prism evolves into a committed, if theatrical, member of the superhero network, contributing significantly to mission successes while maintaining her signature performative style.