List of limited series

In comic books (primarily American comic books), a limited series is a title given to a comic book series that is intended from the outset to have a finite length.

Each list is defined by publisher and the length by which each series ran. For the purposes of the lists, a limited series is defined as being one for which the publisher had announced the final issue number prior to or on the publication of the first issue.

Two (2) to three (3) issues

Published by DC Comics

• Adam Strange, 1990 (3 issues)
• Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Again, 2001-2002 (3 issues)
• Batman/Wildcat, 1997 (3 issues)
• Batman, The Untold Legend of the, 1980 (3 issues)
• Batman: Two-Face Strikes Twice, 1993 (2 issues)
• Batman: Run, Riddler, Run, 1992 (3 issues)
• Batman/Lobo, 2007 (2 issues)
• Batman: Tenses, 2003 (2 issues)
• Batman: Outlaws, 2000 (3 issues)
• Batman: Gotham County Line, 2005 (3 issues)
• Black Canary, 1991-1992 (4 issues)
• Black Canary, 2007 (4 issues)
• Bugs Bunny, 1990 (3 issues)
• Bugs Bunny Monthly, 1994 (3 issues)
• Captain Carrot and the Final Ark, 2007 (3 issues)
• Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters, 1987 (3 issues)
• Green Lantern/Sentinel: Heart of Darkness, 1998 (3 issues)
• Green Lantern: Circle of Fire, 2000 (2 issues)
• Green Lantern: Dragon Lord, 2001 (3 issues)
• Hawkworld, DC Comics, 1989 (3 issues)
• History of the DC Universe, 1986 (2 issues)
• Invasion, DC Comics, 1988-1989 (3 issues)
• JLA/Hitman, DC Comics, 2007 (2 issues)
• Kingdom, The, 1999 (2 issues)
• Krypton Chronicles, Superman Presents the, 1981 (3 issues)
• Legends of the Worlds Finest, 1994 (3 issues)
• Lois Lane, DC Comics, 1986 (2 issues)
• Masters of the Universe, 1982-1983 (3 issues)
• ¡Mucha Lucha!, 2003 (3 issues)
• Robin 3000, 1993 (2 issues)
• Sebastian O, 1993 (3 issues)
• Secrets of the Legion of Super-Heroes, 1981 (3 issues)
• Skull & Bones, 1992 (3 issues)
• Streets, 1993 (3 issues)
• Tales of the Green Lantern Corps, 1981 (3 issues)
• Trinity (also Batman-Superman-Wonder Woman: Trinity), 2004 (3 issues)
• World of Krypton, The, 1979 (3 issues)
• World's Finest, 1990 (3 issues)
• Year One: Batman/Ra's Al Ghul, 2005 (2 issues)
• Year One: Batman/Scarecrow, 2005 (2 issues)

Elseworlds Titles

• Batgirl and Robin: Thrillkiller, (3 issues)
• Batman: The Book of the Dead, 1999 (2 issues)
• Batman: League of Batmen, 2001 (2 issues)
• Batman: Dark Knight of the Round Table, 1998 (2 issues)
• Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham, 2000 (3 issues)
• Batman: Hollywood Knight, 2001 (3 issues)
• Batman: Manbat, 1995 (3 issues)
• Catwoman: Guardian of Gotham, 1999 (2 issues)
• Conjurors, (3 issues)
• Elseworld's Finest,
• Flashpoint, 1999 (3 issues)
• Green Lantern: Evil's Might', 2002 (3 issues)
• Justice League: Act of God, 2000-2001 (3 issues)
• JLA: Age Of Wonder, 2003 (2 issues)
• JLA: Created Equal, 2000 (2 issues)
• JLA: The Nail, 1998 (3 issues)
• JLA: Another Nail, 2004 (3 issues)
• JLA: The Secret Society of Super-Heroes, 2000 (2 issues)
• League of Justice,1996 (2 issues)
• Robin 3000, 1992 (2 issues)
• Superman: Last Son of Earth, 2000 (2 issues)
• Superman: Red Son, 2003 (3 issues)
• Superman/Tarzan: Sons of the Jungle, 2001 (3 issues)

Johnny DC Imprint

• Hi Hi Puffy Amiyumi, 2006 (3 issues)

Vertigo Imprint

• Adventures in the Rifle Brigade, DC Comics (Vertigo), 2000 (3 issues)
• Adventures in the Rifle Brigade: Operation Bollock, DC Comics (Vertigo), 2001 (3 issues)

Published by Image Comics

• Angela, Image Comics, 1994-1995 (3 issues)
• City of Silence, Image Comics, 2000 (3 issues)
• Mayhem! (comics), Image Comics, 2009 (3 issues)
• Ministry of space, Image Comics, 2001 (3 issues)
• Pretty, Baby, Machine, Image Comics, 2008 (3 issues)
• Splitting Image, Image Comics, 1993 (2 issues)
• Ward of the State (comics), Image Comics, 2007 (3 issues)

Published by Marvel Comics

• Abominations, Marvel Comics, 1996 (3 issues)
• Avataars: Covenant of the Shield, Marvel Comics, 2000 (3 issues)
• Beast, Marvel Comics, 1997 (3 issues)
• Before the Fantastic Four: Ben Grimm and Logan, Marvel Comics, 2000 (3 issues)
• Before the Fantastic Four: Reed Richards, Marvel Comics, 2000 (3 issues)
• Beta Ray Bill: Godhunter, Marvel Comics, 2009 (3 issues)
• Blood and Glory, Marvel Comics, 1992 (3 issues)
• Contest of Champions, Marvel Comics Group, 1982 (3 issues)
• Daily Bugle, Marvel Comics 1996-1997 (3 issues)
• Daredevil: Ninja, Marvel Comics, 2000-2001 (3 issues)
• Dark Reign: Lethal Legion, Marvel Comics, 2009 (3 issues)
• Dark Reign: Mr. Negative, Marvel Comics 2009 (3 issues)
• Machine Man 2020, Marvel Comics, 1994 (2 issues)
• The Punisher: Origin of Microchip, Marvel Comics, 1993 (2 issues)
• The Punisher: Ghost of Innocents, Marvel Comics, 1993 (2 issues)
• Red Sonja, Marvel Comics, 1983 (2 issues)
• Red Sonja, Marvel Comics, 1985 (2 issues)
• Secret Invasion: Amazing Spider-Man Marvel Comics, 2008 (3 issues)
• Secret Invasion: Fantastic Four Marvel Comics, 2008 (3 issues)
• Secret Invasion: Runaways/Young Avengers, Marvel Comics, 2008 (3 issues)
• Secret Invasion: Thor, Marvel Comics, 2008 (3 issues)
• Spider-Man: Death & Destiny Marvel Comics, 2000 (3 issues)
• Spider-Man: Funeral For an Octopus Marvel Comics, 1995 (3 issues)
• Spider-Man: Hobgoblin Lives Marvel Comics, 1997 (3 issues)
• Spider-Man: Lifeline Marvel Comics, 2001 (3 issues)
• Spider-Man: Revenge of the Green Goblin Marvel Comics, 2000 (3 issues)
• Spider-Man: Shadow Games Marvel Comics, 1994 (3 issues)
• Spider-Man: The Mysterio Manifesto Marvel Comics, 2001 (3 issues)
• Spider-man/The Punisher: Family Plot, Marvel Comics, 1996 (2 issues)
• Spider-Man: The Lost Years, Marvel Comics, 1995 (3 issues)
• Spider-Man: Web of Doom, Marvel Comics, 1994 (3 issues)
• Thanos Quest, The, Marvel Comics, 1990 (2 issues)
• Wolverine: Days of Future Past, Marvel Comics, 1997-98 (3 issues)
• Wolverine/Punisher: Damaging Evidence, Marvel Comics, 1993 (3 issues)
• Wolverine/Black Cat: Claws, Marvel Comics, 2006 (3 issues)
• World War Hulks: Spider-Man Vs. Thor, Marvel Comics, 2010 (2 issues)
• X-Men: Curse of the Mutants - X-Men Vs. Vampires, Marvel Comics 2010 (2 issues)

Ultimate imprint

• Ultimate X4, Marvel Comics, 2005–2006 (2 issues)

Other publishers

• April O'Neil, Archie Comics, 1993 (3 issues)
• April O'Neil: The May East Saga, Archie Comics, 1993 (3 issues)
• " Darkwing Duck Limited Series (Disney Comics)
• Dinosaurs, Disney Comics, 1993 (2 issues)
• Donatello and Leatherhead, Archie Comics, 1993 (3 issues)
• Futurama/Simpsons Special Infinitely Secret Crossover Crisis, Bongo Comics, 2002 (2 issues)
• Princess Sally, Archie Comics, 1995 (3 issues)
• " Tale Spin Limited Series (Disney Comics)
• " The Junior Woodchucks (Disney Comics)
• " The Little Mermaid (Disney Comics)
• " The New Adventures of Beauty and The Beast (Disney Comics)
• The Return of Aladdin, Disney Comics, 1993 (2 issues)
• Serenity: Those Left Behind, Dark Horse Comics, 2005 (3 issues)
• Shrek, Dark Horse Comics, 2003 (3 issues)
• The Simpsons/Futurama Crossover Crisis II, Bongo Comics, 2005 (2 issues)
• Sonic's Friendly Nemesis Knuckles, Archie Comics, 1996 (3 issues)
• Sonic Quest: The Death Egg Saga, Archie Comics, 1996 (3 issues)
• Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Maquis, Malibu, 1995
• Street Fighter, Malibu Comics, 1994 (3 issues)
• Tails, Archie Comics, 1995 (3 issues)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures, Archie Comics, 1988 (3 issues)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures: The Year of the Turtle, Archie Comics, 1996 (3 issues)
• Whiteout: Melt, Oni Press, 2001 (3 issues)

Four (4) issues

Published by CrossGen Comics

• Chimera, 2003

Published by DC Comics

• A. Bizarro, 1999
• Ambush Bug, 1985
• Amethyst: The Legend Reborn, 1987-1988
• Aquaman, 1986
• Aquaman: Time and Tide, 1993
• Armageddon: The Alien Agenda, 1991-1992
• Armageddon: Inferno, 1992
• Atom, Sword of the, 1983
• Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, 1985-1986
• Batman: Black & White, 1996
• Batman: Bane of the Demon, 1998
• Batman: The Cult, 1988
• Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, 1986
• Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Again, 2001-2002
• Batman: GCPD, 1996
• Batman: Gordon of Gotham, 1998
• Batman: Gordon's Law, 1996
• Batman: Gotham Nights, 1992
• Batman: Gotham Nights II, 1995
• Batman: Sword of Azrael, 1992-1993
• Batman: Year One, 1988 (limited series within the Batman ongoing series)
• Batman: Year 100, 2006
• Batman: Sword of Azrael, 1992-1993
• Beast Boy, 1999
• Bloodpack, 1995
• Books of Magic, The, 1990-1991
• Catwoman, 1989
• Cinder & Ash, 1988
• Congorilla, 1992-1993
• Cosmic Boy,1986-1987
• Cosmic Odyssey, 1987
• Danger Trail, 1993
• Doc Savage, 1987
• Doctor Fate, 1987
• Elfquest: The Discovery, 2006
• Golden Age, The, 1993
• Martian Manhunter, 1988
• Nightwing, 1995 (spawned the ongoing series)
• Nightwing/Huntress, 1998
• OMAC, 1991
• Phantom Stranger, The, 1987
• Phantom Zone, The, 1980s
• Plastic Man, 1988-1989
• Power Girl, 1988
• Robin: Year One, 2000
• Scene of the Crime, 1999
• Shade, The, 1997
• Shazam!: The Monster Society of Evil, 2007
• Star Trek - The Modala Imperative, 1991
• Star Trek: The Next Generation—Ill Wind, 1995–96
• Supergirl, 1994
• Superman & Batman: Generations, 1999
• Superman & Batman: Generations II, 2003
• Superman & Bugs Bunny, 2000
• Superman For All Seasons, 1999
• Superman: Secret Identity, 2004
• Superman/Shazam: First Thunder, 2005–2006
• World of Krypton, The, 1987
• World of Metropolis, The, 1988
• World of Smallville, The, 1988
• Tales of The New Teen Titans, 1982
• Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth, DC Comics, 1989 (4 issues)
• Batman: Black & White, DC Comics, 1996 (4 issues)
• Red Tornado, DC Comics, 1985 (4 issues)

Elseworlds imprint

• Batman: Haunted Gotham, 1999–2000
• Golden Age, The,1993
• JLA: Destiny', 2002
• Kingdom Come, 1996
• Superman/Wonder Woman: Whom Gods Destroy, 1997

Wildstorm imprint

• Danger Girl: Back in Black, 2005–2006
• Red Sonya/Claw the Unconquered: Devil's Hands, 2006
• Legend, 2005

Published by Image Comics

• XXXombies, Image Comics, 2007 (4 issues)
• Undying Love (comics), Image Comics, 2011 (4 issues)
• The Tenth, Image Comics, 1997 (4 issues)
• Spawn/WildC.A.T.S., Image Comics, 1996 (4 issues)
• Point of Impact (comics), Image Comics, 2012 (4 issues)
• Pax Romana (comics), Image Comics, 2007 (4 issues)
• Occult Crimes Taskforce, Image Comics, 2006 (4 issues)
• The Milkman Murders, Image Comics, 2004 (4 issues)
• Intimidators, Image Comics, 2005 (4 issues)
• Fearless (comics), Image Comics, 2007 (4 issues)
• Drums (comics), Image Comics, 2011 (4 issues)

Published by Marvel Comics

• Age of Heroes (comics), Marvel Comics, 2010
• Annihilation: Nova, Marvel Comics, 2006
• Annihilation: Ronan, Marvel Comics, 2006
• Annihilation: Silver Surfer, Marvel Comics, 2006
• Annihilation: Super-Skrull, Marvel Comics, 2006
• Annihilation: Conquest - Quasar, Marvel Comics, 2007
• Annihilation: Conquest - Starlord, Marvel Comics, 2007
• Annihilation: Conquest - Wraith, Marvel Comics, 2007
• Apache Skies, Marvel Comics, 2002
• Blaze of Glory, Marvel Comics, 2000
• Cloak and Dagger: The Light and the Darkness, Marvel Comics, 1983
• Daredevil and Elektra, Ultimate, 2002
• Elektra: Glimpse & Echo, 2002
• Elektra Saga, Marvel Comics, 1983
• Falcon, Marvel Comics, 1983
• Fantastic Four vs. The X-Men, Marvel Comics, 1987
• Fantastic Four/Iron Man, Marvel Comics, 2005-06
• Felicia Hardy: The Black Cat, Marvel Comics, 1994
• G.I. Joe and the Transformers, Marvel Comics, 1987
• Hawkeye, Marvel Comics Group, 1983
• Hercules Prince Of Power, Marvel Comics Group, 1982
• Hercules, Marvel Comics Group, 1983
• Iceman, Marvel Comics, 1984
• Infinity: Heist, Marvel Comics, 2013-2014
• Iron Man: Bad Blood, Marvel Comics, 2000
• Machine Man, Marvel Comics, 1984–85
• Magik (Illyana and Storm), Marvel Comics, 1983-1984
• Magneto: Not A Hero, Marvel Comics, 2011-2012
• Mary Jane, Marvel Comics, 2004
• Mary Jane: Homecoming, Marvel Comics, 2005
• Marvels, Marvel Comics, 1994
• Nightcrawler, Marvel Comics, 1985
• The Punisher: Born, Marvel Comics, 2003
• The Punisher P.O.V, Marvel Comics, 1991
• The Punisher Year One, Marvel Comics, 1994
• Rocket Raccoon, Marvel Comics, 1985
• Saga of the Original Human Torch, Marvel Comics, 1990
• Spider-Man, Deadly Foes of , Marvel Comics, 1991
• Spider-Man, Lethal Foes of , Marvel Comics, 1993
• Spider-Man: The Final Adventure, Marvel Comics, 1995-1996
• Spider-Man: Redemption, Marvel Comics, 1996
• Spider-Man/Daredevil, Marvel Comics, 2001
• Spider-Man: Quality of Life, Marvel Comics, 2002
• Spider-Man: Doctor Octopus Year One, Marvel Comics, 2004
• Starriors, Marvel Comics, 1984–85
• Venom: Separation Anxiety, Marvel Comics, 1994-1995
• Vision And The Scarlet Witch, Marvel Comics Group, 1982
• West Coast Avengers, Marvel Comics, 1984
• Wolverine Marvel Comics Group, 1982
• X-Men vs. The Avengers, Marvel Comics, 1987
• X-Terminators, Marvel Comics, 1988

Marvel Knights

• The Punisher: Purgatory, Marvel Comics, 1998-1999 (4 issues)
• Spider-Man/Wolverine, Marvel Comics, 2003 (4 issues)
• Daredevil/Spider-Man, Marvel Comics, 2000 (4 issues)

Ultimate imprint

• Ultimate War, Marvel Comics, 2002-2003
• Ultimate Secret, Marvel Comics, 2005

Other publishers

• Aliens vs. Predator vs. the Terminator, Dark Horse Comics, 2000
• Darkwing Duck, Disney Comics, 1991
• Fort: Prophet of the Unexplained, Dark Horse Comics, 2002
• Give Me Liberty, Dark Horse Comics, 1990
• Junior Woodchucks, Disney Comics, 1991
• The Little Mermaid, Disney Comics, 1992
• Resident Alien, Dark Horse Comics, 2012
• RoboCop vs. Terminator, Dark Horse Comics, 1992
• Sonic the Hedgehog, Archie Comics, 1993
• Spider-Man: India, Gotham Entertainment Group, 2004
• Star Trek: Countdown, IDW, 2009
• Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - N-Vector, WildStorm, 2000
• Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Hearts and Minds, Malibu, 1994
• Star Trek: Divided We Fall, WildStorm, 2001
• Star Trek: The Next Generation - Perchance to Dream, WildStorm, 2000
• TaleSpin, Disney Comics, 1990–91
• Terminator Vol. 1, Dark Horse Comics, 1990
• Terminator Vol. 2, Dark Horse Comics, 1998
• Whiteout, Oni Press, 1998

Five (5) to six (6) issues

Published by CrossGen Comics

• Mark of Charon, 2003 (5 Issues)
• The Silken Ghost, 2003 (5 Issues)

Published by DC Comics

• Arkham Asylum: Living Hell, DC Comics, 2003 (6 issues)
• Batman: Orpheus Rising, DC Comics, 2001 (5 issues)
• Batman and the Monster Men, DC Comics, 2005–2006 (6 issues)
• Batman-Huntress: Cry for Blood, DC Comics, 2000 (6 issues)
• Batman: Secrets, DC Comics, 2006 (5 issues)
• Batman: Turning Points, DC Comics, January 2001 (5 issues)
• Batman: Jekyll and Hyde, DC Comics, 2005 (6 issues)
• Batman: Dark Detective, DC Comics, 2005 (6 issues)
• The Batman Adventures: The Lost Years, DC Comics, 1997-98 (5 issues)
• Batman and the Mad Monk, DC Comics, 2006-2007 (6 Issues)
• Catwoman: When in Rome, DC Comics, 2004-2005 (6 issues)
• Creeper, The, DC Comics, 2006-2007 (6 issues)
• Connor Hawke: Dragon's Blood, DC Comics, 2006-2007 (6 issues)
• Crisis Aftermath: The Battle for Blüdhaven, DC Comics, 2006 (6 Issues)
• DC: The New Frontier, DC Comics, 2004 (6 issues)
• Flash/Green Lantern: The Brave and the Bold, DC Comics, 1999–2000 (6 issues)
• Green Arrow: Year One, DC Comics, 2007 (6 issues)
• Green Lantern: Rebirth, DC Comics, 2004-2005 (6 issues)
• Green Lantern Corps: Recharge, DC Comics, 2005–2006 (5 issues)
• Infinite Crisis tie-in limited series:
  • Day of Vengeance DC Comics, 2005 (6 issues)
  • The OMAC Project DC Comics, 2005 (6 issues)
  • Rann-Thanagar War DC Comics, 2005 (6 issues)
  • Villains United DC Comics, 2005 (6 issues)
• Krypto the Superdog, DC Comics, 2006-2007 (6 issues)
• Legends, DC Comics, 1986 (6 issues)
• Lex Luthor: Man of Steel, DC Comics, 2005 (6 issues)
• Lords of the Ultra-Realm, DC Comics, 1986 (6 issues)
• Man of Steel, The (or Superman: The Man of Steel), DC Comics, 1986 (6 issues)
• The Omega Men, DC Comics, 2006-2007 (6 issues)
• Ragman: Cry of the Dead, DC Comics, 1993-1994 (6 issues)
• The Question, DC Comics, 2005 (6 issues)
• The Next, DC Comics, 2006-2007 (6 issues)
• Rush City, DC Comics, 2006-2007 (6 issues)
• Secret Six, DC Comics, 2006 (6 issues)
• Shadow of the Batman, DC Comics, 1985 (5 issue)
• Son of Vulcan, DC Comics, 2005 (6 issues)
• Sgt. Rock: The Prophecy, DC Comics, 2006 (6 issues)
• Space Ghost, DC Comics, 2005 (6 issues)
• Supergirl: Cosmic Adventures in the Eighth Grade, 2009 (6 issues)
• Superman/Supergirl: Maelstrom, 2008–09 (5 issues)
• Vigilante, DC Comics, 2005–2006 (6 issues)
• Wonder Girl, DC Comics, 2007-2008 (6 issues)
• Catwoman: When in Rome. DC Comics, 2004 (6 issues)

Elseworlds imprint

• Batman: Nevermore, DC Comics (Elseworlds), 2003 (5 issues)
• Kamandi: At Earth's End, DC Comics (Elseworlds), 1993 (6 issues)

Johnny DC imprint

• Krypto the Superdog, DC Comics (Johnny DC), 2006 (6 issues)

Vertigo imprint

• John Constantine-Hellblazer Special: Papa Midnight, DC Comics (Vertigo), 2005 (5 issues)

Wildstorm imprint

• Albion, DC Comics (Wildstorm), 2005–2006 (6 issues)
• Arrowsmith, DC Comics (Wildstorm/Cliffhanger), 2003 (6 issues)
• City of Tomorrow, DC Comics (Wildstorm), 2005 (6 issues)
• Jenny Sparks: The Secret History of the Authority, DC Comics (Wildstorm), 2000 (5 issues)
• The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, DC Comics (Wildstorm), 1998-1999 (6 issues)
• The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen II, DC Comics (Wildstorm), 2003-2004 (6 issues)
• Robotech: Prelude to the Shadow Chronicles, DC Comics (Wildstorm), 2005–2006 (5 issues)
• Team Zero, DC Comics (Wildstorm), 2005–2006 (6 issues)
• Thunderbolt Jaxon, DC Comics (Wildstorm), 2006 (5 issues)
• Greyshirt: Indigo Sunset, DC Comics (Wildstorm), 2001-2002 (6 issues)
• Wraithborn, DC Comics (Wildstorm), 2005–2006 (6 issues)

Published by Marvel Comics

• 1602: New World, Marvel Comics, 2005 (5 issues)
• Ares, 2006
• Astonishing Thor, 2011 (5 issues)
• Beyond!, Marvel Comics, 2006 (6 issues)
• Battle Scars, Marvel Comics, 2011-2012 (6 issues)
• Captain Marvel, Marvel Comics, 1995-1996 (6 issues)
• Contest of Champions II, Marvel Comics, 1999 (5 issues)
• Daredevil: The Man Without Fear, Marvel Comics, 1993-1994 (5 issues)
• Daredevil: Yellow, Marvel Comics, 2001-2002 (6 issues)
• Daredevil: Father, Marvel Comics, 2004-2006 (5 issues)
• Daredevil: Redemption, Marvel Comics, 2005-2005 (6 issues)
• Dark Reign: Elektra, Marvel Comics, 2009 (5 issues)
• Dark Reign: Fantastic Four, Marvel Comics, 2009 (5 issues)
• Dark Reign: Hawkeye, Marvel Comics, 2009 (5 issues)
• Fantastic Four: The End, Marvel Comics, 2006-2007 (6 issues)
• Hulk: Grey, Marvel Comics, 2002 (6 issues)
• Hulk Smash Avengers, 2012 (5 issues)
• Infinity Abyss, Marvel Comics, 2002 (6 issues)
• Infinity Crusade, Marvel Comics, 1993 (6 issues)
• Infinity Gauntlet, The, Marvel Comics, 1990 (6 issues)
• Infinity War, Marvel Comics, 1992 (6 issues)
• Kitty Pryde and Wolverine, Marvel Comics, 1984-1985 (6 issues)
• Longshot, Marvel Comics, 1985 (6 issues)
• The Punisher, Marvel Comics, 1986 (5 issues)
• Punisher vs. Bullseye, Marvel Comics, year unknown (5 issues)
• Spellbinders,Marvel Comics, 1988 (6 issues)
• Spider-Man: Blue, Marvel Comics, 2002 (6 issues)
• Spider-Man: Get Kraven, Marvel Comics, 2002 (6 issues)
• Spider-Man: Breakout, Marvel Comics, 2005 (5 issues)
• Spider-Man: House of M, Marvel Comics, 2005 (5 issues)
• Spider-Man: The Arachnis Project, Marvel Comics, 1993 (6 issues)
• Spider-Man/Black Cat: The Evil That Men Do, Marvel Comics, 2002-2006 (6 issues)
• Spider-Man/Red Sonja, Marvel Comics, 2007-2008 (5 issues)
• Venom: Sinner Takes All, Marvel Comics, 1995 (5 issues)
• World War Hulk, Marvel Comics, 2007 (5 issues)
• Spider-Men, Marvel Comics, 2012 (5 issues)

Marvel Knights

• Wolverine/Punisher, Marvel Comics (Marvel Knights), year unknown (5 issues)
• Daredevil vs. The Punisher: Means and Ends, Marvel Comics (Marvel Knights), year unknown (6 issues)

Max imprint

• Doctor Spectrum: Full Spectrum, Marvel Comics (MAX Imprint), 2004-2005 (6 issues)
• Supreme Power: Hyperion, Marvel Comics (MAX Imprint), 2005–2006 (5 issues)
• Supreme Power: Nighthawk, Marvel Comics (MAX Imprint), 2005–2006 (6 issues)

Ultimate imprint

• Ultimate Nightmare, Marvel Comics, 2004 (5 issues)
• Ultimate Extinction, Marvel Comics, 2006 (5 issues)

Epic imprint

• One, The, Marvel Comics (Epic Comics), 1983 (6 issues)
• Steelgrip Starkey, Marvel Comics (Epic Comics), 1986 (6 issues)
• Trouble, Marvel Comics (Epic Comics), 2003 (5 issues)

Other publishers

• Alpha Girl, Image Comics 2012 (5 issues)
• Mouse Guard: Fall 1152 (a.k.a. Series 1), Archaia Studios Press, 2006-2007 (6 issues)
• Star Trek: Assignment Earth, IDW Publishing, 2008
• Star Trek: Mirror Images, IDW Publishing, 2008
• Star Trek: New Frontier, IDW Publishing, 2008
• Star Trek: The Next Generation: Intelligence Gathering, IDW Publishing, 2008
• Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Last Generation, IDW Publishing, 2008–09
• Scott Pilgrim
• Bloodthirsty: One Nation Under Water, Titan Comics, 2015-16.

Seven (7) to nine (9) issues

Published by DC Comics

Note: (MS) designates that the limited series was identified by DC Comics as a "maxiseries" at publication.

• Adam Strange, DC Comics, 2004-2005 (8 issues)
• Batman: City of Light, DC Comics, 2003-2004 (8 issues)
• Batman: Death and the Maidens, DC Comics, 2003-2004 (9 issues)
• Batman Family DC Comics, 2002-2003 (8 issues)
• Black Adam: The Dark Age, DC Comics, 2007-2008 (8 issues)
• Blackest Night, DC Comics, 2009-2010 (8 issues)
• Countdown to Adventure, DC Comics, 2007-2008 (8 issues)
• Countdown to Mystery, DC Comics, 2007-2008 (8 issues)
• Final Crisis, DC Comics, 2008 (7 issues)
• Flash Gordon, DC Comics, 1988-1989 (9 issues) (MS)
• The Human Race, DC Comics, 2005–2006 (7 issues)
• "The Dark Knight III: The Master Race", DC Comics, 2015–2017 (9 issues)
• The Great Ten, DC Comics, 2010 (9 issues)
• Hammer Locke, DC Comics, 1991-1992 (9 issues)
• Identity Crisis, DC Comics, 2005–2006 (7 issues)
• Infinite Crisis, DC Comics, 2005–2006 (7 issues)
• Millennium, DC Comics, 1988 (8 issues)
• Martian Manhunter, DC Comics, 2006-2007 (8 issues)
• Metal Men, DC Comics, 2007-2008 (8 issues)
• OMAC, DC Comics, 2006-2007 (8 issues)
• Ragman, DC Comics, 1991-1992 (8 issues)
• Suicide Squad: Raise the Flag, DC Comics, 2007-2008 (8 issues)
• Terminal City, DC Comics, 1996 (9 issues)
• Uncle Sam & The Freedom Fighters, DC Comics, 2006-2007 (8 issues)
• Unknown Soldier DC Comics, 1992 (12 Issues)

Wildstorm imprint

• American Way, The, DC Comics (Wildstorm), 2006 (8 issues)
• Captain Atom: Armageddon, DC Comics (Wildstorm), 2005-2006 (9 issues)
• Wildcats: Nemesis, DC Comics (Wildstorm), 2005-2006 (9 issues)
• Winter Men, The, DC Comics (Wildstorm), 2005-2006 (8 issues)

Vertigo imprint

• Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere, DC Comics (Vertigo), 2005-2006 (9 issues)
• The New Deadwardians, Vertigo 2012 (8 issues)

Published by Marvel Comics

• Avengers: The Children's Crusade, Marvel Comics, 2010-2011 (9 Issues)
• 1602, Marvel Comics, 2003 (8 issues)
• Civil War, Marvel Comics, 2006-2007 (7 issues)
• The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born, Marvel Comics, 2007 (7 issues)
• Elektra: Assassin, Marvel Comics, 1986-1987 (8 issues)
• House of M, Marvel Comics, 2005 (8 issues)
• Secret Invasion, Marvel Comics, 2008 (8 issues)
• Secret Wars II, Marvel Comics, 1985-1986 (9 issues)
• Spider-Man Team-Up, Marvel Comics, 1995-97 (7 issues)
• The Marvels Project, Marvel Comics, 2009-2010 (8 issues)

Ultimate imprint

• Ultimate Six, Marvel Comics, 2003-2004 (7 issues)
• Ultimate Power, Marvel Comics, 2006 (9 issues)

other publishers

• Nagayana, Raj Comics, 2007-2009 (8 issues)
• Red Rocket 7, Dark Horse Comics, 1998 (7 issues)
• Space Battle Lunchtime, Oni Press, 2016 (8 issues)

Ten (10) to eleven (11) issues

Published by DC Comics

• Superman & Batman: World's Finest, DC Comics, 1999 (10 issues)
• V for Vendetta, DC Comics, 1988-1989 (10 issues)

Other publishers

• From Hell, (various publishers), 1991-1996 (10 issues)

Twelve (12) issues

Published by DC Comics

Note: (MS) designates that the limited series was identified by DC Comics as a "maxiseries" at publication.

• Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld, DC Comics, 1983-1984 (MS)
• Batman: Journey Into Night, DC Comics, 2005-2006
• Camelot 3000, DC Comics, 1982-1985 (MS)
• Crisis on Infinite Earths, DC Comics, 1985-1986 (MS)
• Ion, DC Comics, 2006-2007
• Jemm Son of Saturn, DC Comics, 1984-1985 (MS)
• Justice, DC Comics, 2005-2006
• Justice League Elite, DC Comics, 2004-2005
• Legion Lost, DC Comics, 2000-2001
• Superman & Batman: Generations III, DC Comics, 2003
• Superman: Birthright, DC Comics, 2003
• THRILLER, DC COMICS 1983-1984
• The Trials of Shazam!, DC Comics, 2006-2007
• Watchmen, DC Comics, 1986-1987 (12 issues)

Wildstorm Imprint

• Global Frequency, DC Comics (Wildstorm), 2002-2004

Published by Marvel Comics

• Avengers Forever, Marvel Comics, 1998-2000
• Foolkiller, Marvel Comics, 1990-1991
• Marvel: The Lost Generation, Marvel Comics, 2000-2002
• Secret Wars, Marvel Comics, 1984-1985
• Spider-Man: Chapter One, Marvel Comics, 1999
• Squadron Supreme, Marvel Comics, 1985-1986
• Vision and the Scarlet Witch vol. 2, Marvel Comics, 1985-1986

Other publishers

• Demo, AiT/Planet Lar, 2003-2004
• Midnight Nation, Top Cow (Joe's Comics imprint), 2000-2002

More than twelve (12) issues

The following list consists of limited series which are longer than 12 issues. However, this list does not include ongoing or continuous series which have come to an end due to cancellation, nor those series which may have had an end determined by their creators, but for which a pre-determined issue number was not announced prior to the publication of the first issue.

Published by DC Comics

• Batman: The Long Halloween, DC Comics, December 1996 - December 1997 (13 issues)
• Batman: Dark Victory, DC Comics, November 1999 - December 2000 (14 issues)
• Batman: Legacy, DC Comics, August 1996 - October 1996 (15 issues)
• Brightest Day, DC Comics, May 2010 – May 2011 (26 issues)
• The Filth, Vertigo/DC Comics, August 2002 - October 2003 (13 issues)
• Justice League: Generation Lost, DC Comics, July 2010 – April 2011 (26 issues)
• The New 52: Futures End, DC Comics, May 2014 - June 2015 (49 issues)
• Seven Soldiers, April 2005 – December 2006 DC Comics (30 issues)
• 52, DC Comics, May 2006 – May 2007 (52 issues)
• Countdown, DC Comics, May 2007 - April 2008 (51 issues)

Published by Marvel Comics

• Earth X - 14 issues.

Other publishers

• Mage: The Hero Discovered, 1984-1986, Comico (15 issues)
• Mage: The Hero Defined, 1998-1999, Image Comics (15 issues)
• Rising Stars, Top Cow (Joe's Comics imprint), 1999-2005 (24 issues)
• Cerebus the Aardvark, Aardvark-Vanaheim, 1977-2004 (300 issues)
• Bone, Cartoon Books, 1991-2004 (55 issues)
• RASL, Cartoon Books, 2008-2012 (15 issues)

Unsorted/insufficient data

• John Jakes' Mullkon Empire (6 issues) - Tekno Comix
• Neil Gaiman's Phage: Shadow Death (6-issues) - Tekno Comix
• Deadpool: Sins of the Past

See also

• List of X-Men limited series
• Spider-Man limited series