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
Vertigo Imprint
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
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
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
Wildstorm imprint
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
Ultimate imprint
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
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:
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
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 Image Comics
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
Ultimate imprint
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
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
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
other publishers
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
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
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
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
See also