The Lawrence Brothers are embarking on a new adventure as detectives - at least, in the comics.

Last summer, Joey, Matt and Andrew Lawrence announced that they were teaming with the Berkowitz Brothers, Sean Von Gorman and Z2 for The Lawrence Brothers Detective Agency, an original graphic novel series. They made their announcement via a Kickstarter campaign that allowed fans to be part of the project from the start, as well as appearances at San Diego Comic-Con.

The fruits of their effort is now available for purchase online and in stores (a deluxe edition featuring an exclusive retro Trapper Keeper-style slipcase is available for purchase at Z2's website). The story reimagines the former child stars as reluctant heroes battling a conspiracy that's warping the very fabric of fame. The tale, set against the surreal backdrop of a corrupted Hollywood, follows the brothers as they survive a monster outbreak at a fan con, among other adventures. It's describes as  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. 

The brothers were heavily involved in the creation of graphic novel, which they co-created and wrote with the Berkowitz Brothers (Josh Gad's The Writer), a production company founded by Ben and Max Berkowitz that creates and develops original comic book IP as a direct pipeline for film and television. Additional writing for the graphic novel came from Brian Yuran, with art by Eisner-nominated Sean Von Gorman (Toe Tag Riot, Pawn Shop) of Comics. Z2 is comic book and graphic novel publisher that woks with closely top artists and musicians.

The darkly funny, satirical graphic novel pokes fun at their past as child stars; their collective credits include such TV shows and movies as Gimme a Break!, Blossom, Mrs. Doubtfire, Boy Meets World and their own sitcom, Brotherly Love. (More recently, the trio reunited onscreen for the indie holiday film Mistletoe Mixup and a sequel. In addition, they co-host the Brotherly Love Podcast, whi

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