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Luis Royo Heavy Metal V13#1 Cover Original Art (Heavy Metal, 1989). ...
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Luis Royo Heavy Metal V13#1 Cover Original Art (Heavy Metal, 1989). A signature work by Luis Royo, one of the most celebrated fantasy painters of the late 20th century, this breathtaking cover embodies Royo's hallmark: dramatic lighting, sensual atmosphere, and cinematic composition, qualities that helped define the magazine's golden era. The original surface reveals Royo's mastery of acrylics -- the saturated hues, textures of armor and skin, and luminous highlights creating a visual charge that the printed cover only partially conveyed. In the late 1980s Heavy Metal was at the height of its cultural influence, championing European science fiction and fantasy art for a US audience. A published Heavy Metal cover by Royo is a rarity of the highest order. More than an illustration, it is a cornerstone piece, equally at home in a museum exhibition or anchoring a top-tier private collection. Rendered in acrylic on thick illustration board with an image area of 13.5" x 18.75". Signed. In Excellent condition. From the personal collection of Luis Royo.More information about Luis Royo. See also: Royo, Luis Artist. Lookup the Comic Book in our Guide
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2025 October 25 - 26 International Comic Art Signature® Auction #7422 (go to Auction Home page)
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