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Cavewoman: Riptide #1 cover: Action Comics #1 by Budd Root (Nude Meriem.)

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Artist: Budd Root (All)

Location: Published art
Title: Cavewoman: Riptide #1 cover: Action Comics #1 by Budd Root (Nude Meriem.)
Artist: Budd Root (All)
Media Type: Mixed Media
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 29226
Likes on CAF: 16
Favorited on CAF: 16
Comments: 28
Added to Site: 4/26/2011

As 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!

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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!

Ross T. L. Member Since 2004

Posted On 4/27/2011

Now this is N-I-C-E!!!

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!!!!!!

Christian richeloiseau Member Since 2006

Posted On 4/30/2011

Lucky one.

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. ;)

Kungster ooOOoo Member Since 2004

Posted On 5/10/2011

Bravo!

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!!

QUEER EYE FOR THE COMIC GUY GIRL X QUEER EYE FOR THE COMIC GUY GIRL X: LOVE IS LOVE! 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!

Alkis V. Member Since 2004

Posted On 3/14/2016

Love it! If you ever want to sell ...

Timothy Guerrero Member Since 2009

Posted On 5/31/2019

beautiful!

Davide G. Member Since 2009

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

Posted On 5/11/2021

That is a spectacular piece. I'm fully jealous!

David Matheny Member Since 2021

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.

mc 12 Member Since 2021

Posted On 5/10/2022

What 's not to like in this one! Congrats!!

simone ravagli Member Since 2015

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

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

Posted On 1/17/2023

Wow! Commission jackpot! Best Budd Root piece I've ever seen.

Alkis V. Member Since 2004

Posted On 11/20/2024

Still love this piece - AWESOME!

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