The Erin Hunter books Instagram, coupled with the official Warriors Instagram, has finally revealed the Deluxe Edition of Into the Wild, the book that started it all in 2003. This is the first special edition Warriors book after over twenty-two years of the series being in production.
Despite expecting this edition to be expensive, I was pleased to see its price set as $24.99, which is only a little over what the normal books cost anyway.
All the information is included in the promotional post and image from Instagram:
erinhunterbooks: Get ready to pounce! đ» The deluxe limited edition of Into the Wild is comingâfeaturing exclusive content, stunning artwork, and a cover worthy of a true leader. âš
But hurry, clanmates! This special edition wonât stay in the wild for long. Once theyâre gone, theyâre gone fur-ever! đ±đ„ This beauty goes on sale November 4th!
Claim your copy before it claws its way out of stock! Pre-order today – Link is in bio! đčđŸ
Even this sneak peek has me excited as a lifetime long Warriors fan. The sprayed edges look like the stripes of the main character (where he’s Rusty and then Firepaw in Into the Wild), while contrasting with the green, gold, and orange of the book jacket. I’m especially happy to see the under-jacket design with the gold details. It gives me more motivation to continue on my Warriors tattoo sleeve honestly, with the delicate flora and cat profiles. I am happy to see the Clan symbols included too.
Although the cover is Owen Richardson’s original Firepaw, the pre-order page on HarperCollins is crediting Dave Stevenson for illustration. He has previously worked on some of the map-art for reprinted Warriors books, so it makes sense to turn to him for this limited edition.
I couldn’t even begin to guess what the “never-before-seen” bonus chapter could be about. A training session? Something to do with Rusty as a kittypet or his previous best friend Smudge? The possibilities are intriguing.
Now, do I understand this is really just a money grab? Sure. That doesn’t mean I’m not going to buy it, especially when we don’t get these editions typically. It does make me wonder, though, will they do Deluxe Editions for all of the first arc, The Prophecies Begin? Into the Wild isn’t a standalone, but the first of six. I’d buy every single one if they did.
Warriors: The Prophecies Begin #1: Into the Wild Collector’s Deluxe Limited Edition can be pre-ordered on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or other major retailers.
Images and Instagram post are credited through links above.
Updated release list for 2025:
Warriors Graphic Novel: The Prophecies Begin #2: April 8, 2025
Tigerstar and Sasha graphic novel (full color): July 8, 2025
Warriors Super Edition 18: StormClanâs Folly: August 8, 2025
Warriors Graphic Novel: The Prophecies Begin #3: September 30, 2025
Warriors: Changing Skies #2: Hidden Moon: November 4, 2025
Warriors: The Prophecies Begin #1: Into the Wild Collector’s Deluxe Limited Edition: November 4, 2025
