HELLSING: THE DAWN

Hellsing: The Dawn is the prequel manga to Hellsing. It takes place fifty years ago before the main Hellsing storyline, during World War II, and features a teenage Walter and Alucard (in his female form) on a mission from the Hellsing Organization to destroy Millennium's base in Poland. Many characters reappear in Hellsing: The Dawn as the main antagonists, such as the Major, Doc and the Captain, as well as other characters who have cameo appearances, such as Rip van Winkle. Since 2001, six chapters have been released, published in special editions of Young King OURs magazine. The manga is currently on temporary hiatus; publication is expected to resume following the completion of the main Hellsing series.