• Artist Stamp • Certificate of Authenticity Included • Ready to Frame • Unique Original Artwork • Preliminary Sketch for Published Cover This exceptional one-of-a-kind piece by Juan Giménez is the original preliminary sketch created for the cover of La Saga SF (Glénat, 2017). The composition already reveals the full conceptual strength of the final published image: a powerful armored heroine holding her sword, rendered with the unmistakable architectural precision that defines Giménez’s work. Even at the sketch stage, the structure of the armor, the ornamental engravings, and the engineered detailing of the weapon are carefully constructed with remarkable clarity and confidence. The dynamic posture, flowing cape, and calm yet determined expression establish the visual identity later refined in the finished painted cover. This drawing offers a rare glimpse into the creative process of a master — where composition, balance, and mechanical logic are defined before color and final rendering. La Saga SF is an integral collection featuring four science fiction stories: L’Étoile Noire (The Black Star), Gangrène, Mutante, and Titania — often described as futuristic westerns set in deep space. Published in January 2017 in hardcover (approximately 224 pages), the volume also includes a sketchbook section highlighting Giménez’s visionary draftsmanship. Owning this preliminary drawing means owning the conceptual birth of the cover itself, a museum-quality piece tied directly to a major publication. ▸ Pencil on art paper – Format: 42 x 30 cm (unframed) ▸ Preliminary cover sketch for La Saga SF (2017) ▸ One-of-a-kind original piece Juan Giménez (1943–2020) was one of the most influential masters of science fiction illustration. Internationally acclaimed for landmark works such as The Metabarons (with Alejandro Jodorowsky), he elevated mechanical and architectural design in European comics to an unprecedented level. His intricate detailing, structural realism, and painterly sophistication make his original works highly sought after by serious collectors worldwide. Carefully selected for collectors seeking museum-quality original pieces. ** Express and Secure Guaranteed Shipping.