Warrior Cats graphic novels and manga
There are two useful starting points: graphic adaptations retell main-arc novels, while the older manga and standalone comics tell side adventures. Their volume numbers and reading orders are not interchangeable.
Last checked: 2026-10-24. Facts below were re-read on 2026-10-24.
Evidence and limits
The official catalogue lists four main-arc adaptation volumes at this check date. A catalogue listing alone does not verify every regional publication date; use the linked product page for the edition you want.
Main-arc adaptations
Read the numbered volumes within each arc. The New Prophecy, Volume 1 retells Midnight and Moonrise; it is not a fifth novel in The Prophecies Begin.
| Arc | Volumes listed | What they are |
|---|---|---|
| The Prophecies Begin | 1, 2, 3 | Graphic retelling of the original arc |
| The New Prophecy | 1 | Graphic retelling beginning with the first two novels |
Side-story comics and manga
| Title / series | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Graystripe's Adventure | The Lost Warrior; Warrior's Refuge; Warrior's Return |
| Ravenpaw's Path | Shattered Peace; A Clan in Need; The Heart of a Warrior |
| Tigerstar and Sasha | Into the Woods; Escape from the Forest; Return to the Clans |
| SkyClan and the Stranger | The Rescue; Beyond the Code; After the Flood |
| The Rise of Scourge | Standalone; also available as a full-colour reissue |
| Standalone adventures | A Shadow in RiverClan; Winds of Change; Exile from ShadowClan; A Thief in ThunderClan |
When to read the side stories
The official guide recommends finishing The Darkest Hour before The Rise of Scourge, reading at least Dawn before Graystripe's Adventure, and at least Midnight before Ravenpaw's Path. A story set earlier can still reveal a later twist.
The Prophecies Begin adaptations can also be a first entry into the series. A reader who moves to the prose novels should use novel titles, not assume that comic Volume 2 equals novel Book 2.
Buying without accidental duplicates
Check whether a listing is one original part, a three-part bind-up or a colour reissue. These can contain overlapping stories. Bookshops and libraries provide legitimate reading copies; this guide does not host scanned comic pages.
Questions people ask
Are the comics canon side stories or adaptations?
Both exist. The main-arc graphic series are adaptations; titles such as Ravenpaw's Path tell side adventures.
Do I need to read the novels first?
Not for The Prophecies Begin adaptations. For side adventures, follow spoiler guidance for the relevant arc.
Is this a complete release-date calendar?
No. It is a catalogue-based title guide. Regional publication dates and newly announced volumes should be checked on the current publisher listing.