The Buzzer

In 1985, the Alexander family moves into a quirky Florida town near Cape Canaveral. Andrew Alexander and his three new, strange friends stumble upon a mysterious radio station broadcasting an unsettling Russian message. In this historical fiction graphic novel, Andrew and his friends unravel the mystery of the radio and discover a horrifying truth behind the upcoming launch of the Challenger.

180 pages, B+W. Young adult historical fiction.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT The Buzzer

"Simon creates dynamic and engaging paneling within the pages of The Buzzer, showing his skill as a seasoned cartoonist. He expertly weaves the different storylines to come to a head, building suspense as the story proceeds. The characters each have their own unique voice and great character designs. I was so curious to see how the plot unfolded! And what an ending. Stoked to see more from Simon and this world!"

—Paloma Deerfield, manager at Vault of Midnight comic book shop

"Andrew really has some serious spunk. It felt a little “Stranger Things” esque in the fact that he and his buds went out together and kicked Russian booty. The last 40-60 pages were super compelling as well. I really wanted to know what that Russian guy was up to!"

—Emily Hahn, graphic designer and illustrator

"While a slight departure from his previous fantastical and lighthearted work in favor of a darker tale, Scheer’s charming art style and humorous undertone permeate throughout the novel to create a sense of mystery and childhood wonder—a classic 80’s coming-of-age adventure in the vein of Stranger Things, IT, and E.T. As a fan of alternate history and historical fiction, I enjoyed Scheer’s use of real-world events and strange phenomena. I’m excited to see where the story goes as a deeper revelation remains; something greater and darker lingers in the shadows."

—Rowland Scheessele, filmmaker