"Third Shift Society Volume One" is a Webtoon series created by Meredith Moriarty. It follows Ellie, who transitions into a role as a Paranormal Investigator after aiding the pumpkin-headed Ichabod in quelling a restless spirit. The comic adopts a "monster of the week" format, wherein Ellie and Ichabod tackle various paranormal phenomena across one to two chapters, featuring recurring characters throughout their investigations. Super fun with amazing artwork as well.

"Third Shift Society Volume One" impresses with its visually stunning artwork that brings the story to life in vivid detail. The clever moments of humor sprinkled throughout add a refreshing and enjoyable layer to the narrative, balancing the supernatural elements with a light-hearted touch. Fans of the genre will appreciate the blend of captivating visuals and witty humor that make "Third Shift Society Volume One" a compelling and entertaining read.

I had no idea what to expect with this one, but I really enjoyed it! The artwork and colors were pretty and easy on the eyes, the storyline wasn't too off of the wall, though the MC h and her poor "stranger danger" sensing ability made me want to smack her and it ended on a cliffhanger of sorts, but all together it added up to a book where I will gladly seek out and read the next volume.

Is it weird to admit that I have a TEENY TINY book boyfriend crush on Ichabod, despite (or maybe because of) his pumpkin head?

Kinda not happy that his partner, the MC h whose stupidity moves the plot forward at the end of the volume, is quite possibly a love interest for him in the future. She brings it down a star, cuz I be petty like that yo.

YOU DESERVE BETTER ICHABOD!! YOU DESERVE ME!!

Et hem. I digress.

I highly recommend this if you want to read something different where if there is a romance, it is a slow burn, at least in the first volume. It has good action and the ending has enough of a hook to grab, but not so much that it annoys.

4, I am SO on board for the next book can it come out yesterday please, stars.

My thanks to NetGalley and WEBTOON Unscrolled for an eARC of this to read and review.

Weird as hell, why is there a guy with a pumpkin for a head?! Will it be explained?
However, interesting story, nice and vibrant art style and hey, who doesn't want to solve supernatural crimes for a living!

A pumpkin-headed paranormal investigator hires a young woman with her own blossoming powers to be his sidekick, and together they give ghostly creatures a run for their money. What a blast! Great art, interesting cases, and a whole lotta humor made this one a mysterious world of fun. I cannot wait for volume two!

Thanks NetGalley,

I thought this was a great first volume and cannot wait for the next one. This one gives you just enough to get you addicted and leaves you guessing until volume 2 to find out about what is going on and I absolutely love the artwork...Definitely purchasing this one for the library and will definitely be recommending.

Life’s funny. One minute you're jobless, deep in debt and on the verge of eviction; the next you’re in a fight with a monster and getting a job working for a Paranormal Detective with the head of a Jack-o-Lantern. Ellie discovers that monsters are real, she has latent psychic powers, and a well dressed man with a pumpkin for a head wants her to be his partner. It’s a lot to take in. Now the clumsy but determined Ellie and her Pumpkin-headed boss Ichabod have to team up and fight the things that go bump in the night. Ellie finds herself tangled up in a magical world where monsters are real, demons tend bar, and psychic conversations take place in a super unsettling mystical void. And there are even more dangerous forces at work, just out of sight.

A book that seems destined for the Skullduggery Pleasant fans. Or perhaps those who loved “Hollowed” by Watters and Boyer-White. Aaaand a pinch for younger readers who would have been all over Buffy and Supernatural, but were born just a couple decades too late.

Ellie is utterly broke, and any job that pays well and keeps her from becoming homeless is worth the hassle. Even if your coworker is Ichabod, a pumpkin-headed gunslinger who maybe is a bit too dead for HER own good.

A bit of monster of the week, a bit of early hints at romance. While there is the financial aspect that would make this an adult setting, there’s little in this book that makes it unsuitable to younger readers. Later middle-grade, I’d say.

I wasn’t enamored enough to continue reading on Webtoon, but if you’re looking for some hunting and slaying, this will scratch the itch.

Advanced reader copy provided by the publisher.

Requested this and could not get into it at all. The art and story line were just not for me at all. I thought it was going to be more gory or maybe more ya. Just didn’t work for me.

Thanks NetGalley and WEBTOON Unscrolled for this arc

3.5/5 stars rounded down

I had high hopes for this, but it was a little disappointing. It was predictable and a bit cliche at times. The art was cool. I feel like this reads as a YA graphic novel, and if it was categorized as that I would've given it a higher rating, probably 4.5. If I bring this into my store I'll shelve it there, as I feel like if I were to purchase this from the adult graphic novel section I'd be disappointed with the reading level of this, I'd expect something with more substance or at least more depth. That said, it was still enjoyable and I read it fairly quickly. The mysteries were entertaining, and the cliffhanger ending makes me want to read the next installment.

I was definitely anticipating this one to be really good, and it was a bit of a let down for me. I really liked the premise of the story and the characters, but I feel that the story just wasn't what I expected.

Ichabod was a man with a pumpkin head who offers you a job working as a paranormal detective. Doesn't that just sound super cool? I did very much enjoy the art and illustration style.

I did find myself giggling at some of the dialogue, so for that it does gain some credit.

I would say that if the synopsis pulls you in, you should give this graphic novel a shot. It might just be one of your new favorites!

Thank you Netgalley, the author, and the publisher for a copy of this graphic novel in exchange for my honest review

A big thanks to Netgalley and WEBTOON Unscrolled for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

YES ONE OF MY FAVORITE WEBTOONS IS GETTING TURNED INTO A PUBLISHED BOOK!

Third Shift Society (Vol. one) by Meredith Moriarty is a paranormal graphic novel that is essentially about a grim reaper in training. Life’s funny. One minute you're jobless, deep in debt and on the verge of eviction; the next you’re in a fight with a monster and getting a job working for a Paranormal Detective with the head of a Jack-o-Lantern. It’s an age-old story. In one afternoon, Ellie discovers that monsters are real, she has latent psychic powers, and a well dressed man with a pumpkin for a head wants her to be his partner. It’s a lot to take in. Now the clumsy but determined Ellie and her Pumpkin-headed boss Ichabod have to team up and fight the things that go bump in the night. Before she can say “boo,” Ellie finds herself tangled up in a magical world where monsters are real, demons tend bar, and psychic conversations take place in a super unsettling mystical void. And there are even more dangerous forces at work, just out of sight.

I loved Third Shift Society back when I first read it on Webtoons, and I'm glad to finally see it recognized for the beauty it is in print form. I can't wait to rave about it to so many people. Everyone needs to read this, no more excuses.

This made absolutely no sense at all. There was no character development, just a plot that whipped from one ridiculous situation to another.

What a cliffhanger ending! Visually the book is wonderful, paired with a sarcastic pumpkin...what is not to love?! I am certainly obtaining a copy of this for the library.

"Third Shift Society: Volume One" is a mind-bending journey, blending stunning artwork with an epic science fiction narrative. The intricate artwork brings the imaginative worlds to life, while the compelling storyline keeps you hooked from start to finish. Whether you're a fan of sci-fi, fantasy, or both, "Third Shift Society: Volume One" is a must-read masterpiece that earns its five-star rating with flying colors!

It's definitely an enjoyable read! A webtoon worth being published and put on a shelf.

I'm always a fan of bascially an under dog like Ellie, an ordinary girl being thrown into a supernatural word that she knows nothing of and that we as a reader can explore with her. Especially if it's about crime cases that the protagonist needs to help solve.

Ellie's new boss in this story is a Jack-o-Lantern headed man named Ichabod, who knows of her recently discovered psychic powers and offers her a job to fight monsters and solve cases - the usual fun adventure for a webtoon.

The art style is solid and fun, and even tho Ichabod doesn't have a real human face, he is very expressive with his words and body lanaguage, definitely my favourite character throughout.

All in all I find the first volume Third Shift Society a good beginning for a series. There is room for improvement like with any first volume but overall it's without a doubt a very entertaining story for a foggy afternoon.

Third Shift Society is a fun paranormal graphic novel that follows Ellie and the pumpkin man through their encounters with monsters from the beyond. Very much plot-oriented, Volume 1 is consists of a series of episodes that are loosely connected. It very much has the vibe of a 30-minute TV show where each episode stands on its own.

Some of the transitions in the first half are jarring, and it took me a while to get sucked in. Stakes that span more than one chapter show up in the second half of this volume, at which point I became more invested.

There is no love story in this volume, but it looks like it’s setting up for that storyline for the next volume. I’ll look forward to reading it too.

Thank you, Webtoon Unscrolled and the team who created Third Shift Society, for this free Netgalley ARC.

I would give this a 3.5 stars. I did enjoy the art style and the premise of the story, but it did kind of feel a little all over the place at times, but I do think that I would be continuing on with other volumes in the story.

Ichabod being a detective protecting the city is a fun sleepy hollow twist. The characters are well developed and the artwork is gorgeous. Definitely worth a read!

This was such a fun read! The world was engaging and the art was perfect.

I can't wait to start collecting this series and get to know the characters even more.

Thanks so much to WEBTOON Unscrolled for access to an E-ARC of Third Shift Society!

Gah! I saw this and thought I’d give it a try and I am so glad I did. Such an awesome paranormal investigation comic. Ichobad and Ellie are hilarious and adorable and the rest of their friends add character to the story. I read this volume and then had to continue to read the story in Webtoons. The illustrations are phenomenal and the storyline flows very well. The cliffhangers leave you grasping for more. I applaud the author for creating a riveting and suspenseful story. Can’t wait to read more!


Thank you NetGalley for gifting me a copy of this volume to review!