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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 which in 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 , DC Comics, 1990 (3 issues)
Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Again , DC Comics , 2001-2002 (3 issues)
Batman /Wildcat , DC Comics, 1997 (3 issues)
Batman, The Untold Legend of the , DC Comics, 1980, (3 issues)
Batman: Two-Face Strikes Twice , DC Comics, 1993 (2 issues)
Batman: Run, Riddler, Run , DC Comics, 1992 (3 issues)
Batman/Lobo , DC Comics, 2007 (2 issues)
Batman: Tenses , DC Comics, 2003 (2 issues)
Batman: Outlaws , DC Comics, 2000 (3 issues)
Batman: Gotham County Line , DC Comics, 2005 (3 issues)
Bugs Bunny , DC Comics, 1990 (3 issues)
Bugs Bunny Monthly , DC Comics, 1994 (3 issues)
Captain Carrot and the Final Ark , DC Comics, 2007 (3 issues)
Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters , DC Comics, 1987 (3 issues)
Hawkworld , DC Comics, 1989 (3 issues)
History of the DC Universe , DC Comics, 1986 (2 issues)
Invasion , DC Comics, 1988-1989 (3 issues)
JLA/Hitman , DC Comics, 2007 (2 issues)
Kingdom, The , DC Comics, 1999 (2 issues)
Krypton Chronicles, Superman Presents the , DC Comics, 1981 (3 issues)
Legends of the Worlds Finest , DC Comics, 1994 (3 issues)
Lois Lane , DC Comics, 1986 (2 issues)
Masters of the Universe , DC Comics, 1982-1983 (3 issues)
¡Mucha Lucha! , DC Comics, 2003 (3 issues)
Red Tornado , DC Comics, 1985 (4 issues)
Robin 3000 , DC Comics, 1993 (2 issues)
Sebastian O , DC Comics, 1993 (3 issues)
Secrets of the Legion of Super-Heroes , DC Comics, 1981 (3 issues)
Skull & Bones , DC Comics, 1992 (3 issues)
Streets , DC Comics, 1993 (3 issues)
Tales of the Green Lantern Corps , DC Comics, 1981 (3 issues)
Trinity (also Batman-Superman-Wonder Woman: Trinity ), DC Comics, 2004 (3 issues)
World of Krypton, The , DC Comics, 1979 (3 issues)
World's Finest , DC Comics, 1990 (3 issues)
Year One: Batman/Ra's Al Ghul , DC Comics, 2005 (2 issues)
Year One: Batman/Scarecrow , DC Comics, 2005 (2 issues)
Elseworlds Imprint
Batgirl and Robin: Thrillkiller , DC Comics (Elseworlds), 1997 (3 issues)
Batman: The Book of the Dead , DC Comics (Elseworlds), 1999 (2 issues)
Batman: League of Batmen , DC Comics (Elseworlds), 2001 (2 issues)
Batman: Dark Knight of the Round Table , DC Comics (Elseworlds), 1998 (2 issues)
Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham , DC Comics (Elseworlds), 2000 (3 issues)
Batman: Hollywood Knight , DC Comics (Elseworlds), 2001 (3 issues)
Batman: Manbat , DC Comics (Elseworlds), 1995 (3 issues)
Catwoman: Guardian of Gotham , DC Comics (Elseworlds), 1999 (2 issues)
Conjurors , DC Comics (Elseworlds), 1999 (3 issues)
Elseworld's Finest , DC Comics (Elseworlds), 1997 (2 issues)
Flashpoint , DC Comics (Elseworlds), 1999 (3 issues)
Green Lantern: Evil's Might' , DC Comics (Elseworlds), 2002 (3 issues)
Justice League: Act of God , DC Comics (Elseworlds), 2000-2001 (3 issues)
JLA: Age Of Wonder , DC Comics (Elseworlds), 2003 (2 issues)
JLA: Created Equal , DC Comics (Elseworlds), 2000 (2 issues)
JLA: The Nail , DC Comics (Elseworlds), 1998 (3 issues)
JLA: Another Nail , DC Comics (Elseworlds), 2004 (3 issues)
JLA: The Secret Society of Super-Heroes , DC Comics (Elseworlds), 2000 (2 issues)
League of Justice , DC Comics (Elseworlds), 1996 (2 issues)
Robin 3000 , DC Comics (Elseworlds), 1992 (2 issues)
Superman: Last Son of Earth , DC Comics (Elseworlds), 2000 (2 issues)
Superman: Red Son , DC Comics (Elseworlds), 2003 (3 issues)
Superman/Tarzan: Sons of the Jungle , DC Comics (Elseworlds), 2001 (3 issues)
Johnny DC Imprint
Vertigo Imprint
Published by Marvel Comics
Abominations , Marvel Comics, 1996 (3 issues)
Avataars: Covenant of the Shield , Marvel Comics, 2000 (3 issues)
Blood and Glory , Marvel Comics, 1992 (3 issues)
Contest of Champions , Marvel Comics, 1982 (3 issues)
Daredevil : Ninja , Marvel Comics, 2000-2001 (3 issues)
The Punisher: Origin of Microchip , Marvel Comics, 1993 (2 issues)
The Punisher: Ghost of Innocents , Marvel Comics, 1993 (2 issues)
Spider-man/The Punisher: Family Plot , Marvel Comics, 1996 (2 issues)
Spider-Man: The Lost Years , Marvel Comics, 1995 (3 issues)
Thanos Quest, The , Marvel Comics, 1990 (2 issues)
Wolverine/Punisher: Damaging Evidence , Marvel Comics, 1993 (3 issues)
Wolverine/Black Cat: Claws , Marvel Comics, 2006 (3 issues)
Ultimate imprint
Other publishers
Angela , Image Comics , 1994-1995 (3 issues)
April O'Neil , Archie Comics , 1993 (3 issues)
April O'Neil: The May East Saga , Archie Comics , 1993 (3 issues)
City of Silence , Image Comics , 2000 (3 issues)
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)
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)
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 , 1981
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 , 1990-1991
Catwoman , 1989
Cinder & Ash , 1988
Congorilla , 1992-1993
Cosmic Boy ,1986-1987
Cosmic Odyssey , 1987
Doc Savage , 1987
Elfquest : The Discovery , 2006
The Golden Age , 1993
Nightwing , 1995 (spawned the ongoing series)
Nightwing/Huntress , 1998
OMAC , 1991
Phantom Stranger , The , 1987
Phantom Zone, The , 1980s
Power Girl , 1988
Robin: Year One, 2000
Scene of the Crime , 1999
Shade, The , 1997
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
Elseworlds imprint
Wildstorm imprint
Published by Marvel Comics
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, 1980s
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
Hawkeye , Marvel Comics, 1983
Hercules , Marvel Comics, 1982
Hercules , Marvel Comics, 1983
Iceman , Marvel Comics, 1984
Magik (Illyana and Storm) , Marvel Comics, 1983-1984
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, year unknown
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
Venom: Separation Anxiety , Marvel Comics, 1994-1995
Vision And The Scarlet Witch , Marvel Comics, 1982
West Coast Avengers , Marvel Comics, 1984
X-Men vs. The Avengers , Marvel Comics, 1987
X-Terminators , Marvel Comics, 1988
Marvel Knights
The Punisher: Purgatory , Marvel Comics (Marvel Knights), 1998-1999
Spider-Man/Wolverine , Marvel Comics (Marvel Knights), 2003
Ultimate imprint
Other publishers
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
Sonic the Hedgehog , Archie Comics , 1993
TaleSpin , Disney Comics , 1990-91
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)
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)
Son of Vulcan , DC Comics, 2005 (6 issues)
Sgt. Rock : The Prophecy , DC Comics, 2006 (6 issues)
Space Ghost , DC Comics, 2005 (6 issues)
Vigilante , DC Comics, 2005-2006 (6 issues)
Wonder Girl , DC Comics, 2007-2008 (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 Marvel Comics
1602: New World , Marvel Comics, 2005 (5 issues)
Beyond! , Marvel Comics, 2006 (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)
Fantastic Four: The End , Marvel Comics, 2006-2007 (6 issues)
Hulk: Grey , Marvel Comics, 2002 (6 issues)
Infinity Crusade , Marvel Comics, 199? (6 issues)
Infinity Gauntlet, The , Marvel Comics, 1990 (6 issues)
Infinity War , Marvel Comics, 199? (6 issues)
Kitty Pryde and Wolverine:Kitty grows up ... the hard way , Marvel Comics, 1980s (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,year unknown (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/Black Cat: The Evil That Men Do , Marvel Comics, 2002-2006 (6 issues)
World War Hulk , Marvel Comics, 2007 (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
Other publishers
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)
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)
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)
Trials of Shazam! , DC Comics, 2007-2008 (8 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
1602 , Marvel Comics, 2003 (8 issues)
Elektra: Assassin , Marvel Comics, 1986-1987 (8 issues)
House of M , Marvel Comics, 2005 (8 issues)
Secret Wars II , Marvel Comics, 1985-1986 (9 issues)
Civil War , Marvel Comics, 2006-2007 (7 issues)
The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born , Marvel Comics, 2007 (7 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
Justice , DC Comics, 2005-2006
Justice League Elite , DC Comics, 2004-2005
Legion Lost , DC Comics, 2000-2001
Shazam! , The Trials of , DC Comics, 2006-2007
Superman & Batman: Generations III , DC Comics, 2003
Superman: Birthright , DC Comics, 2003
THRILLER , DC COMICS 1983-1984
Watchmen , DC Comics, 1986-1987
Wildstorm Imprint
Published by Marvel Comics
Avengers Forever , Marvel Comics , 1998-2000
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, 1996-1997 (13 issues)
Batman: Dark Victory , DC Comics, 1999-2001 (14 issues)
The Filth , Vertigo /DC Comics, 2002-2003 (13 issues)
Seven Soldiers , DC Comics (30 issues)
52 , DC Comics, 2006-2007 (52 issues)
Countdown , DC Comics, 2007-2008 (52 issues)
Published by Marvel Comics
Ultimate imprint
Other publishers
Unsorted/insufficient data
Deadpool: Sins of the Past
See also
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