• Hand Signed by the Artist • Original Preliminary Sketch Featuring Steel Head (The Metabarons) • Certificate of Authenticity Included • Ready to Frame This exceptional original pencil artwork by legendary Argentine master Juan Giménez presents a rare preliminary sketch of Steel Head, one of the iconic members of The Metabarons saga. Executed entirely in graphite, the drawing captures the artist's creative process as he develops the imposing armored warrior through energetic construction lines, expressive contours, and evolving compositional ideas. The composition focuses on the unmistakable helmeted figure gripping a massive weapon, while an additional study of the character's helmet appears in the upper left corner, revealing Giménez's meticulous approach to refining design and proportions. The loose yet confident pencil work exposes every stage of creation, from structural guidelines to bold defining strokes, offering collectors an intimate look into the artistic process behind one of the most celebrated science-fiction universes in comic history. Original preliminary sketches related to The Metabarons are particularly desirable, as they preserve the spontaneity and raw creative energy that precede the finished illustrations. This unique hand-signed artwork represents an outstanding opportunity to acquire an authentic piece connected to Juan Giménez's most iconic body of work. ▸ Original graphite pencil on paper – Format: 42 × 30 cm (unframed) Juan Giménez (1943–2020) was one of the most celebrated comic artists of the international scene. Born in Mendoza, Argentina, he became internationally renowned for his extraordinary science-fiction illustrations and collaborations with leading European publishers. Best known as the co-creator of The Metabarons with Alejandro Jodorowsky, his work is admired for its cinematic compositions, intricate mechanical designs, and unparalleled draftsmanship. Today, his original artworks remain among the most sought-after pieces in the world of European comic art. ** Express and Secure Guaranteed Shipping.