Born in Ajaccio, Corsica, in 1973, Frédéric Bertocchini is a historian, journalist, and prolific comics scriptwriter. He holds a doctorate in Ancient History and has authored numerous historical and biographical graphic novels, often focusing on Corsican themes. Notable works include Jim Morrison: Poète du Chaos, Aiò Zitelli!, and Janis Joplin: Pearl. He is also the founder of the Ajaccio International Comics Festival, which he led from 2002 to 2011.
Thierry Diette is a French illustrator known for his expressive and realistic drawing style. He previously collaborated with Bertocchini on La Cordillère des Âmes, a graphic novel recounting the 1972 Andes plane crash. In 1972, Des Ombres sur la Glace, Diette's artwork vividly portrays the harrowing experiences of the survivors.?
Pascal Nino is a seasoned French colorist who has contributed to numerous comic books. His coloring work in 1972, Des Ombres sur la Glace enhances the narrative's emotional depth, using a palette that reflects the stark and unforgiving environment of the Andes.?