# Artifacts & the Cost of Discovery | Evan Johnston (AHA Finale)

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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: 2026-04-22T15:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In the final episode of the AHA Horror Anthology series, The Chairman sits down with Evan Johnston to explore Artifacts , a sci-fi horror story set on the dangerous sand planet Threlka-5. The conversation dives into survival, desperation, cosmic horror, and the psychological toll of discovery while also reflecting on the full AHA anthology and what it represents for indie creators. From character motivations to the deeper themes of greed and consequence, this episode closes out the anthology with a powerful look at what indie comics are capable of. 👉 SUPPORT THE AHA KICKSTARTER: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/imchrisstall/chk-comics-presents-aha-a-horror-anthology 🎙️ Guest: Evan Johnston Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evanjohnstonart/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@evanjohnstonart Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/evanjohnstondesign.bsky.social Portfolio: https://evanjohnstondesign.com/portfoliocomics.html 📺 Watch USDN Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast 💼 Business / Media Inquiries: thechairman@usdnpodcast.com 🛒 Support USDN (BCW Supplies): https://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=usdn Use Code: USDN Affiliate disclosure: USDN may earn a commission if you use our link or code. #IndieComics #SciFiHorror #HorrorComics #KickstarterComics #USDNPodcast #ComicCreators #CosmicHorror #AHAAnthology

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