Jimmy Palmiotti is a powerhouse American comic book writer, screenwriter, and award-winning character creator whose fearless storytelling has helped redefine modern Marvel and DC. A driving force behind Event Comics, Black Bull Entertainment, Marvel Knights, and his current company Paperfilms?co-founded with his partner Amanda Conner?Palmiotti has left an unmistakable mark on titles like Painkiller Jane, Daredevil, Harley Quinn, and Jonah Hex. He currently can be seen on Deadly Tales of the Gunslinger, Punisher, and Pop Kill for Mad Cave Studios. His creations continue to leap into feature films, television, animation, and video games, cementing him as a major industry architect.

Dave Johnson, a Pittsburgh native who moved to Georgia during childhood, grew up alongside his older sister. Although he initially discovered comics at a young age, his passion for the medium was reignited in the late 1970s, inspired by Chris Claremont and John Byrne's iconic run on The Uncanny X-Men. Citing John Byrne and Michael Golden as key influences, Johnson's artistic journey began with studying painting at the Art Institute of Atlanta. However, his focus shifted toward illustration, captivated by its ability to convey information instantly through a single image. Speaking at WonderCon in 2009, he compared this approach to designing billboards: "You have five seconds to deliver a message." This philosophy shaped his approach to comic book covers, emphasizing bold, simple designs that instantly communicate their essence.

Sean M. Konot is an Eisner- and Harvey Award-nominated comics letterer with more than three decades of experience, whose credits include collaborations with Mike Allred, Ed Brubaker, Darwyn Cooke, Harlan Ellison, Neil Gaiman, Frank Miller, Mike Mignola, Kevin Smith, Matt Wagner, and Bernie Wrightson. He contributed lettering to Gabriel Bá and Fábio Moon's acclaimed Daytripper for DC/Vertigo, winner of the Eisner, Harvey, and Eagle Awards. His recent work includes Pop Kill with Dave Johnson and Jimmy Palmiotti for Mad Cave Studios, as well as Freak Magnet with Palmiotti and Yishan Li, Cthulhutown with Christian Gossett and Hector Trunnec, and several English-language manga editions for Nakama Press.