Red and Rover

By Brian Basset

Follow the adventures of 10-year-old Red, a boy who dreams of going to space and loves baseball, and his dog Rover, a loyal friend and chaser of squirrels. Whether flying through space, bouncing on the moon, fishing, waiting for Popsicle Pete, or delivering the paper, these two friends do everything together. For even more adventure and friendship, dive into the book, "Red and Rover: Fun’s Never Over."

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Two cartoon characters discussing a poor guy waiting at a bus stop in the rain, with one character expressing concern about their pet ownership. The scene captures a lighthearted moment with speech bubbles conveying their conversation.

A cartoon panel featuring a boy with red hair playfully interacting with a dog, who is licking his face. The boy appears amused, and the scene includes text expressing a humorous sentiment.

A humorous comic strip featuring a boy and his dog discussing what's on TV. The dog suggests checking the TV guide, leading to a playful exchange about a fictional scenario involving Lassie and bacon, highlighting the dog's love for food.

Comic strip depicting a humorous conversation between a boy and his dog, Rover, about endearing terms used by another character, Ruby. The boy expresses discomfort with terms of endearment, while a silhouette of another character appears in the last panel, hinting at curiosity about Ruby's pet names.

A young boy sitting at a table, enthusiastically eating cereal from a bowl, with comic-style sound effects indicating crunching and gulping. The scene captures a lighthearted moment of breakfast enjoyment.

A comic strip featuring a young boy with orange hair expressing gratitude towards an adult, discussing the sacrifices made for his future. The background includes a cityscape, highlighting themes of responsibility and hope.

Two cartoon boys playing baseball in a grassy field. One boy is preparing to throw a baseball, while the other swings a bat to hit the ball. The scene captures the excitement of a friendly game, with playful expressions and dynamic movements.

A young boy in a red shirt holds a garden hose sprayer while standing next to a dog. The scene depicts a playful moment in a backyard, showcasing the boy's enthusiasm for watering plants.

A boy standing on a ladder prepares to perform a cannonball into a kiddie pool, humorously referencing using unopened soup cans for extra weight. A dog watches from the pool while a friend questions the fairness of the boy's plan. The comic highlights playful summer antics and the fun of childhood games.

About Brian Basset

Brian Basset was born on Nov. 30, 1957. His father, Gene Basset, spent more than 40 years as a sports and theatrical cartoonist then an award-winning political cartoonist. As a child, Brian was always drawing and honed his humor skills by watching "My Three Sons," "The Monkees," and "The Brady Bunch" while he was growing up in McLean, Virginia.

Following high school, Brian enrolled at Ohio State University, majoring in fine arts. On the student newspaper, The Lantern, Brian sharpened his pencils and took up residence as the editorial cartoonist.

In 1978, Brian left Ohio State University and was hired at The Seattle Times, becoming one of the youngest political cartoonists in the country—a position he held until 1994. Ten years earlier, however, Brian dipped his pen into the world of comic strips with "Adam," a feature revolving around a stay-at-home father of three. Syndicated by Andrews McMeel Syndication, Brian would write and draw "Adam" (changed to “Adam@Home” in 1995 to tap into his own experiences after leaving editorial cartooning) for the next 25 years. In 2000, Brian launched his second comic strip feature, "Red and Rover," a retro-feel strip that revolves around the unconditional love between a boy and his dog. Brian is active in animal-related charities, especially with the Seattle/King County Humane Society.

The father of two grown sons, Brian lives, draws, and paints from his home among the misty fir trees in the Emerald City, Seattle.

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Cast

Cartoon character with orange hair and a cheerful expression, wearing a yellow shirt, smiling and looking content.

Red

Red (real name Russell) is a 10-year-old with dreams of going into space one day. He enjoys baseball and model rocketry. He loves Rover, his dog. Red can understand what Rover is thinking.

Cartoon illustration of a playful yellow dog lying down with a bone, featuring a collar and a cheerful expression, set against a circular background.

Rover

Rover is mostly Lab with some Chesapeake Bay Retriever and Portuguese Water Dog thrown in the mix. He is usually cool, calm and collected — except when he sees a squirrel — and is very loyal to Red. Red and Rover met when Rover rescued Red from being hit by a truck. Red took him home and he's been there ever since. Rover, in turn, can understand what Red is thinking.

Illustration of a man with short, light brown hair sitting on a couch, reading a newspaper with a focused expression. The background features a simple circular design.

Charlie

Charlie is Red's dad. He is an aerospace engineer who enjoys bowling and barbecuing.

Cartoon character with messy brown hair and glasses, shouting with an exaggerated expression, set against a circular white background.

Martin

Martin is Red's 17-year-old brother and one of the "in crowd." Martin's bedroom is in the basement, and he likes the Rolling Stones. He has bangs that often cover his eyes, and he has a girlfriend. Red can be seen either listening in on phone conversations or spying on Martin when she comes over. Martin doesn't think much of Red and frequently torments him.

Cartoon character with black hair and a blue headband, holding a green telephone, looking surprised or concerned.

Carol

Carol is Red's mom. She is a part-time community college administrator and is known for her yummy fudge.