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LOS ANGELES, CA (June 24, 2025) — Whether you know them from Blossom, Boy Meets World or Brotherly Love, The Lawrence Brothers have been pop-culture icons for 30+ years. Now they are teaming with The Berkowitz Brothers, Sean Von Gorman and Z2 to bring fans The Lawrence Brothers Detective Agency, an original graphic novel series, launching on Kickstarter, July 24th, 2025. |
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The Lawrence Brothers share “We are so excited to bring The Lawrence Brothers Detective Agency to life with the Berkowitz Brothers. You have never seen us like this before and we cannot wait for you to join us on this epic quest to uncover some wild mysteries. We are beyond excited to join the Kickstarter community and get our fans involved.” |
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Co-Created and written by The Lawrence Brothers (Joey, Matt and Andrew) and the Berkowitz Brothers (Josh Gad’s The Writer) with additional writing from Brian Yuran and art by Eisner-nominated Sean Von Gorman, of Comics, this darkly funny graphic novel reimagines former child stars Joey, Matthew, and Andrew Lawrence as reluctant heroes battling a conspiracy that’s warping the very fabric of fame. Set against the surreal backdrop of a corrupted Hollywood, The Lawrence Brothers Detective Agency follows the brothers as they survive a monster outbreak at Comic-Con, uncover a nostalgia prison run by AI, and infiltrate a secret cult rewriting entertainment history. Filled with sibling rivalry and faded celebrity, this is a satirical fever dream about identity, memory, and the absurdity of pop culture. Think BoJack Horseman meets Chinatown. Smart, surreal, and completely not what anyone expected… and that’s exactly the point. |
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“We’re thrilled to team up with the Lawrence Brothers to take on monsters, fans, and fame gone haywire,” add Ben and Max Berkowitz, co-creators and co-writers of The Lawrence Brothers Detective Agency and the award-winning comic The Writer. “It’s nostalgic, out there, and the kind of gloriously amazing story we’ve been dying to tell.” |
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To commemorate this event with their fans, The Lawrence Brothers are launching their first-ever Kickstarter Campaign on July 24th, 2025, coinciding with their appearance at the Z2 Booth (#1529) at San Diego Comic Con. Fans will be able to support the Brothers and their burgeoning Detective Agency with tiers that have access to a series of exclusive book covers, collector’s cards, & original art. One lucky fan can even bid on a chance to be named as the 4th Official Lawrence Brother! |
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Be sure to pre-sign up at 10am EST on June 24th, 2025 for all Kickstarter details and this will become open to the public at 9am PST on Thursday, July 24th, 2025 and run through August 24th, 2025. |
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For more information on the book and to preorder your copy, visit: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/z2comics/the-lawrence-brothers-detective-agency-the-graphic-novel |
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The Lawrence Brothers A truly legendary trio, Joey, Matthew, and Andrew Lawrence grew up on camera, starring in classics like Gimme a Break!, Blossom, Mrs. Doubtfire, Boy Meets World, and their own sitcom Brotherly Love. They recently reunited on screen for the indie holiday hit Mistletoe Mixup and its overwhelmingly popular sequel. They currently co-host the hit Brotherly Love Podcast, a mix of hilarious confessions, behind-the-scenes stories, and unfiltered takes on growing up famous. Whether riffing on fame, family, or the weirdness of Hollywood, the Lawrences are doing what they’ve always done best: keeping it real, keeping it funny, and doing it together. |
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THE BERKOWITZ BROTHERS, founded by Ben and Max Berkowitz, is a production company that creates and develops original comic book IP as a direct pipeline for film and television. Their first comic book project, The Writer, co-created with Josh Gad, was published by Dark Horse Comics from 2024 to 2025. The series received critical acclaim and won JewCE Best Writer of the Year, Nerd Initiative Cheersie Awards Best Limited/Mini Series, and AIPT Best of the Best 2024: Best Writer, Best Mini Series, Best Issue #1, Best Single Issue. The collected edition was released in May 2025 and is currently in development as a live-action feature film. In addition to their comic work, the Berkowitz Bros run Not A Billionaire (NAB), a boutique creative agency and production company specializing in cinematic video, audio storytelling, and branded content for mission-driven organizations and entertainment clients. Their work spans genres and formats but is united by a commitment to emotionally resonant, high-impact storytelling. Recent collaborators include Dropbox, Meta, JetBlue, BodyArmor, and more. |
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Sean Von Gorman, of Comics is an Eisner Nominated Comic Illustrator & Writer. He is known for Co-Creating TOE TAG RIOT (Black Mask Studios), and PAWN SHOP with Joey Esposito (Z2). He has also contributed art for projects published by Image, Dark Horse Comics, Dynamite and Ghost Machine as well as anthologies such as Occupy Comics (Black Mask) and the Eisner Award Winning Love Is Love (DC/IDW). He has also contributed covers for IDW’s Star Trek line of books. In addition to his comics work, Sean has also contributed art to The New Yorker, Alternative Press Magazine, and Gerard Way’s The Quarantine Coloring Book. He is also a brilliant Guerrilla Marketer, who has been known to handcuff himself to things and escape straitjackets to promote his comics. His latest book THE PEDESTRIAN, published by MAGMA COMIX, has been nominated for an Eisner Award for Best New Series! |
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Z2 Recently dubbed the “Hottest brand in music” by Forbes, Z2 has quickly become the premier destination for authentic graphic novels and collectibles, created in partnership with top-tier artists, musicians, and pop-culture icons. Distributed globally via Simon & Schuster, multiple Eisner and Ringo-nominated Z2 has produced 75+ unique graphic novel properties, collaborating with Iron Maiden, Gorillaz, Blondie, Elvis Presley, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Vans Warped Tour, The Blues Brothers, Pantera, Tori Amos, Last Podcast On The Left, Type O Negative, Emily Hampshire, Balmain Paris, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Jason Derulo, The Grateful Dead, Machine Gun Kelly, Sublime, Beethoven, RZA, Mötley Crüe, Vince Staples, Cheech & Chong, The Doors, Anthrax, Public Enemy, Ronnie James Dio, King Diamond, All Time Low, Ivan Moody, Kool Keith, Yungblud, Cypress Hill, Babymetal, Major Lazer, RZA, Alter Bridge, Sturgill Simpson, Poppy, John Lee Hooker, and Charlie “Bird” Parker. For more information visit Z2comics.com, and follow on Instagram and Twitter. |
