List of limited series

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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 issues0
  • 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 Marvel Comics

Ultimate imprint

Other publishers

Four (4) issues

Published by CrossGen Comics

Published by DC Comics

Elseworlds imprint

Wildstorm imprint

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

Five (5) to six (6) issues

Published by CrossGen Comics

Published by DC Comics

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

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

  • 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

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 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

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.

Wildstorm Imprint

Published by Marvel Comics

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

Published by Marvel Comics

Other publishers

Unsorted/insufficient data

See also