• Hand Signed by the Artist • Preliminary Drawing for a Published Book Cover • Certificate of Authenticity Included • Ready to Frame • Original One-of-a-Kind Artwork This remarkable original pencil drawing by Juan Giménez is the preliminary artwork created for the cover of Ciudad, the celebrated science-fiction graphic novel written by Ricardo Barreiro. Offering a rare glimpse into the creative process of one of the most influential artists in European comics, the piece captures the early conception of an image that would later become one of the defining covers associated with the series. Executed in graphite, the drawing reveals the foundations of the final composition, with the principal characters already firmly established at the center of the scene while secondary elements, creatures, machinery, and architectural structures remain in various stages of development. Construction lines, compositional notes, and exploratory details provide invaluable insight into the way the artist refined his ideas before producing the finished cover. Particularly fascinating is the contrast between the raw energy of the sketch and the polished published version. The iconic radiant cityscape emerging from the central light source is already present, while the surrounding cast of characters and science-fiction elements demonstrate the imaginative richness that would become a hallmark of Giménez’s storytelling. The artwork allows collectors to witness the evolution of a complex visual narrative from concept to publication. Far more than a preparatory drawing, this is a genuine piece of comic art history. Preliminary cover artworks of this significance are rarely available, especially those connected to one of the artist’s most acclaimed science-fiction creations. It represents a unique opportunity to acquire a direct link to the creative process of a master whose influence continues to shape the genre. ▸ Original pencil drawing on paper ▸ Format: 38 × 30 cm ▸ Preliminary artwork for the published cover of Ciudad ▸ Hand-signed by Juan Giménez ▸ Unique original artwork Juan Giménez (1943–2020) is widely regarded as one of the greatest masters of science-fiction illustration and comics. Renowned for masterpieces such as The Metabarons, created with Alejandro Jodorowsky, he revolutionized the genre through extraordinary technical precision, cinematic composition, and visionary world-building. His collaborations with Ricardo Barreiro, including Ciudad, remain among the most celebrated works of Argentine and European science fiction. Original drawings by Giménez are highly sought after by collectors for the rare opportunity they provide to explore the development of his iconic imagery and creative vision. This original published-cover preliminary comes directly from the artist’s estate and includes its Certificate of Authenticity. ** Express and Secure Guaranteed Shipping.