Cavewoman: Riptide #1 cover: Action Comics #1 by Budd Root (Nude Meriem.)
Artist: Budd Root (All)
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DescriptionAs a Golden Age comic collector, I had the idea of having Budd Root, a modern artist whom I feel is an amazing artist, recreate the cover to Action Comics #1. This is the 1st commission I have ever asked any artist to do. I asked Budd to keep the composition the same as Action #1, but replace Superman with Cavewoman (Meriem). Instead of a cape like superman has, have her hair flowing backwards. I felt a nude Meriem was best for this piece. I asked for the green car to be smashing a T-Rex on the head instead of on the rocks like Action #1. Finally, I asked for velociraptors to be scattering on the cover instead of humans. Well, I think Budd outdid himself and delivered an amazing piece. I asked for this piece in 2008 and it was delivered in 2011, a 3 year wait. I am so glad Kevin & Budd came through with this piece for me. All the detail work budd put into this piece really shows due to its 19"X24" size. Thanks again Budd!UPDATE: Published twice: as a pin-up poster years after it was made & now in 2019, it's published as the cover to Cavewoman: Riptide #1 Variant cover E. Here's the link. https://comicbookrealm.com/series/57409/467602/basement-amryl-entertainment-cavewoman-riptide-one-shot-issue-1e So in total, this project took 11 years. Conceptually thought up by me in 2008, artistically finished by Budd Root in 2011 & published as a cover in 2019. Wow! What an adventure! Social/Sharing |
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Mark Yanko
Member Since 2009
Posted on 4/26/2011
For a first commission, you did "okay," I guess. Yes, I'm kidding! This is easily the most amazing thing I've seen on CAF in many a day. *Whew!* Budd keeps getting better and better.
Malvin V 
Member Since 2004
Posted on 4/26/2011
Sweet piece! Congrats on this great commission and thanks for sharing!
Conny Valentina
Member Since 2008
Posted on 4/26/2011
A fantastic commission! I can only imagine how amazing this looks in person!!
Jason Versaggi
Member Since 2005
Posted on 4/27/2011
Wonderful. I'd love to see the model Budd uses. I mean, look at those teeth!
Alex Johnson
Member Since 2006
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Posted on 4/27/2011
Very nice. Not a bad start in the commissioning game. :)
Joseph Serpico
Member Since 2009
Posted on 4/28/2011
NICE ! Superman never looked so good. Jarring in its size and scale. Great piece, congrats.
Michael Kenyon
Member Since 2008
Posted on 4/28/2011
It was worth the wait. Clever and wonderfully executed.
Andrea F.
Member Since 2008
Posted on 4/28/2011
INCREDIBLE piece!!!!! OUTSTANDING use of colors!!!Congrats for this SUPERB commission. One of the best Budd's pieces ever!!!!!!
Jon C
Member Since 2006
Posted on 4/30/2011
Wow! I have been on his list for a few years. Cannot wait for my turn. Fantastic piece, well worth the wait!
Tom Orsini
Member Since 2009
Posted on 5/6/2011
There's dinosaurs in this piece? I didn't notice. ;)
comicinkking. com
Member Since 2004
Posted on 5/12/2011
Budd is amazing!! I've always wanted a color piece by him. You hit the jackpot!!
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Member Since 2007
Posted on 5/14/2011
A really hot and inspired piece!
NICHOLAS MOEY
Member Since 2007
Posted on 5/19/2011
Budd Root conducts a masterclass with this piece. Every detail is so finely and painstakingly crafted. Congrats! Your patience has paid off handsomely!
Dane Hill
Member Since 2012
Posted on 2/12/2012
Such a stunning piece. Breathtaking work by Budd. I remember seeing this posted somewhere else last year. It's inspired me to ask Kevin to get on Budd's waiting list. Have my own plans for a cover swipe that has special meaning to me. But this, good grief. You are a lucky lucky man to own this masterpiece.
Kalan Brown-Royal
Member Since 2009
Posted on 12/31/2012
This is a nice piece of Meriem. The detail, the background, the way you drew Meriem in motion is all nice! Nice work Budd!
Davide G.
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 6/9/2020
One of the best pieces by Budd I've ever seen. What a great idea! And, gosh, what a super body!
Martin Arlt
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 5/11/2021
That is a spectacular piece. I'm fully jealous!
David Matheny
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 12/2/2021
why would i enjoy Budd's dinosaur covers over Bernie? this is a beautiful piece. there is some Budd art that is just one of a kind Americana beautiful and this is one of those piecs.
simone ravagli
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 6/29/2022
A great idea for a great commission. A lovely piece realized in a superb way by Budd. Thank you for sharing.
David Matheny
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 7/16/2022
I just heard you share the story of this piece on the utube show and I immediately came to your gallery to saym WOW.
Seamus O
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 1/17/2023
Wow! Commission jackpot! Best Budd Root piece I've ever seen.
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