Some stories are meant to entertain. Others are meant to wake people up. Deborah M. Pratt’s Warrior One is doing both.
After decades of breaking ground in Hollywood—as co-creator and head writer of Quantum Leap, director of Grey’s Anatomy, and one of the few Black women to lead in major television—Pratt is stepping into a new role: full-fledged sci-fi worldbuilder. And she’s doing it on her terms.
Her project, Warrior One, is more than a graphic novel. It’s the beating heart of a rapidly expanding franchise that includes novels, a video game, and future film and television adaptations. It’s a universe born from her Vision Quest series—and one that refuses to follow anyone else’s rules.
The World of Warrior One
Set in the year 2147—118 years after a cataclysmic global quake reset civilization—the world of Warrior One is raw, dangerous, and unrecognizable. In this fractured Earth, new continents like Atlantia have formed, where surviving humans attempt to rebuild alongside Splicers—hybrid human-animal beings with ancient, metaphysical powers called the Visionistic Arts.
But peace is a myth.
The Black Guard, a self-aware army of synthetic beings, has risen. And it’s not here to co-exist. It’s here to wipe out what’s left of humanity.
That’s where the story of Jetta A begins.
She’s 18. She’s just lost her family in a brutal raid. She has nothing—except a malfunctioning droid named Bot and a rage she doesn’t yet know how to control. But through grief comes purpose. Jetta will rise. She will fight. And she will become the warrior the world didn’t know it needed.
“This Is the Kind of Sci-Fi I Always Wanted to See”
Deborah M. Pratt has always been a visionary—but with Warrior One, she’s pushing deeper. “This is the kind of sci-fi I always wanted to see growing up,” she’s said in past interviews. “One where the heroine looked like me. One where technology and spirit co-exist. One where rebuilding the world meant redefining who gets to lead it.”
It’s no coincidence that Warrior One centers a young Black woman on a hero’s journey. Pratt is creating the kind of representation she’s long fought for—on screen, behind the camera, and now on the page.
Explore the Universe, From Books to Screens
Warrior One is powered by Pratt’s Vision Quest novels, which lay the foundation for this expansive universe. With four books already available and a fifth, Salvation, set to release this fall, readers can dive deep into the mythology, politics, and emotion that fuel the story.
From there, the journey continues into a full-color graphic novel—crafted by a team that includes scripter David Campiti, artist Will Conrad, colorist Candice Han, and designer Kathryn S. Renta. Visually rich and emotionally grounded, it brings the raw energy of Warrior One to life in a whole new way.
A video game is also in early development, allowing fans to build their own warriors, master Visionistic Arts, and take part in team-based battles across Atlantia. And yes—there are plans for film and television.
But it all starts here:
www.warrioroneworld.com
Why You Should Join the Movement
Warrior One is more than content. It’s a creative movement led by someone who’s spent decades advocating for women, for creators of color, and for stories that challenge the status quo. It’s a universe that invites readers to think differently about power, technology, legacy, and choice.
This is science fiction that feels personal.
This is storytelling with purpose.
And right now, Pratt is inviting you to step inside.
Don’t just watch the future. Help build it. Explore Warrior One at www.warrioroneworld.com.
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