Over the Hedge
By Michael Fry and T Lewis | 11.5K FollowersAbout Over the Hedge
"Over the Hedge," created by T Lewis and Michael Fry, takes a freshly skewed look at suburban living from the perspective of the animals who lived there first. The strip stars RJ, a mischievous raccoon, and Verne, his sensitive best-buddy turtle. Together they fight to save their wooded wonderland from the evils of encroaching suburbia but end up becoming distracted by wide-screen TVs, discarded fast food containers, and the fun of wreaking havoc on the local homeowners' association.
To see more of Michael Fry's work, check out his book, "The Odd Squad: Zero Tolerance."
Meet Michael Fry and T Lewis
Michael Fry
In addition to writing "Over the Hedge," Michael Fry is a screenwriter and producer of the Internet cartoon series "Live Nude Geeks" at pcmag.com. Fry cofounded RingTales, the company that creates animated versions of "Pooch Café," "Cul de Sac," "Lio," "Pearls Before Swine," "Over the Hedge," and "Dilbert." He lives near Austin, Texas, with his wife, their two daughters, and a bevy of animals.
T Lewis
T Lewis, the artist behind "Over the Hedge," won the National Cartoonists Society Award for Book Illustration in 1999. He lives and sort of ranches in rural Washington State with his wife and son and a smattering of dogs, cows, and horses.
Cast of Characters
R.J.
A mischievous raccoon who will pick your pocket and steal your heart, RJ is impulsive, reckless, and sugar-starved. He can be caught peering into neighborhood windows trying to catch some daytime TV.
Verne
RJ’s best friend and partner in crime, Verne is a sensitive, reflective, philosophizing turtle who is prone to allergies. Verne is a true Renaissance turtle, a critical observer with a deep spiritual side.
Hammy
A squirrel, good buddy, and fellow member of the “Boyz in the Wood,” Sammy may not be the the most sophisticated creature in the forest, but he seems to be adapting to the invasion of suburbia fairly well. Hey, how many squirrels do you know that carry Tic Tacs?