Hetalia Axis Powers
Tokyopop · 2010–present · 2 issues
About the series
Hetalia Axis Powers, published by Tokyopop from 2010 onward, is a short-lived comic adaptation of the popular webcomic and anime series that personifies nations as quirky, anthropomorphic characters. Spanning just two issues, it captures the humorous, often satirical interactions among the Axis Powers—Italy, Germany, and Japan—during World War II, blending lighthearted comedy with historical references. Created by Hidekaz Himaruya, the series is best known for its distinctive art style and its role in popularizing the "national personification" genre in Western comics.