Sherman’s Lagoon is an imaginary lagoon somewhere in the tropics, inhabited by a cast of sea creatures whose lives are curiously similar to our own. Failed business ventures, disastrous dates, fad diets, and the perils of parenting ... When it happens underwater it gives us a fresh and humorous perspective on ourselves.
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About Jim Toomey
For the past 30 years, Jim Toomey has been writing and drawing the popular comic strip "Sherman’s Lagoon," which appears in over 150 daily newspapers in 20 countries and six languages. The strip’s underwater theme explores environmental issues in a way that appeals to adults and children alike.
Toomey just completed his 27th book, published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. He has given talks at a variety of venues, from his April 2010 TED Talk to talks at the Royal Society in London, Harvard University, and his children’s kindergarten class. Toomey has been featured in many of his client newspapers as well as in Wired Magazine and on National Public Radio. Toomey holds degrees from Duke and Stanford and sits on the board of several environmental nonprofits. He lives in Annapolis, Maryland, with his wife and two children.
Cast
Sherman
A laid-back great white shark with a big heart and small ambitions. Friendly and often naïve, he prefers hanging out with friends over acting like a fearsome predator.
Megan
Sherman’s intelligent and grounded wife. She’s practical, supportive, and often the voice of reason balancing Sherman’s easygoing nature.
Hawthorne
Sherman’s cynical sea turtle friend. World-weary and sarcastic, he delivers dry commentary and often questions the absurdities of ocean life.
Thornton
A pompous, self-important lobster who acts refined and superior. He clings to etiquette and status, often to comedic effect.
Ernest
A neurotic, anxious fish who constantly worries about danger — especially sharks like Sherman — despite their friendship.
