Clément Xavier was born in Mozambique in 1981 and is a leading voice in historical and biographical graphic narratives. After cofounding the award-winning publisher Na, he has authored numerous acclaimed works, including The Bodyguard Unit, which explores the women's suffrage movement. His work frequently focuses on pivotal moments in American history, brought to life through rigorous research and dramatic storytelling. He currently lives in Marseille, France.

Héloïse Chochois is an illustrator specializing in scientific outreach and complex historical narratives. She has dedicated her craft to the worlds of health and science, with previous works exploring topics from artificial intelligence to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Her unique ability to translate medical urgency into visual art made her the ideal collaborator for this portrait of the early HIV/AIDS crisis. She lives in the Paris region.

Michael G. Lee (afterword) is the author of When the Band Played On: The Life of Randy Shilts.