List of limited series

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)
*"", DC Comics, 1989 (4 issues)
*"", 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)
*"", DC Comics, 1997 (13 issues)
*"", DC Comics, 2000 (14 issues)
*"", DC Comics, 1996 (4 issues)
*"", DC Comics, 1987 (4 issues)
*"Batman & Son", DC Comics, 2006 (4 issues)
*"", DC Comics, 1996 (14 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)
*"". DC Comics, 2004 (6 issues)
*"", 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)
*"Watchmen", DC Comics, 1987 (12 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)
*"", 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

*"Hi Hi Puffy Amiyumi", DC Comics (Johnny DC), 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 Marvel Comics

*"Abominations", Marvel Comics, 1996 (3 issues)
*"", 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

*"Ultimate X4", Marvel Comics, 2005-2006 (2 issues)

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)
*"", 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)
*"", 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", 1981
*"", 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
*"", 1988 (limited series within the "Batman" ongoing series)
*"", 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
*"", 1999
*"Superman & Batman: Generations II", 2003
*"Superman & Bugs Bunny", 2000
*"Superman For All Seasons", 1999
*"", 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

*"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 Marvel Comics

*", Marvel Comics, 2006
*", Marvel Comics, 2006
*", Marvel Comics, 2006
*", 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
*"", Marvel Comics, 2005
*"Marvels", Marvel Comics, 1994
*"Nightcrawler", Marvel Comics, 1985
*"", 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
*"", 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

*"Ultimate War", Marvel Comics, 2002-2003
*"Ultimate Secret", Marvel Comics, 2005

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

*"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)
*"", DC Comics, 2006 (5 issues)
*"", DC Comics, January 2001 (5 issues)
*"Batman: Jekyll and Hyde", DC Comics, 2005 (6 issues)
*"Batman: Dark Detective", DC Comics, 2005 (6 issues)
*"", 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)
*"", DC Comics, 2006-2007 (6 issues)
*"", DC Comics, 2006 (6 Issues)
*"", 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:
**"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)
*"Son of Vulcan", DC Comics, 2005 (6 issues)
*"Sgt. Rock: The Prophecy", DC Comics, 2006 (6 issues)
*"Space Ghost", DC Comics, 2005 (6 issues)
*"", 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

*"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)
*"", 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)
*"", DC Comics (Wildstorm), 2001-2002 (6 issues)
*"Wraithborn", DC Comics (Wildstorm), 2005-2006 (6 issues)

Published by Marvel Comics

*"", 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)
*"", 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)
*"", Marvel Comics, 2005 (5 issues)
*"", 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

*"Doctor Spectrum: Full Spectrum", Marvel Comics (MAX Imprint), 2004-2005 (6 issues)
*"", Marvel Comics (MAX Imprint), 2005-2006 (5 issues)
*"", Marvel Comics (MAX Imprint), 2005-2006 (6 issues)

Ultimate imprint

*"The Ultimates" 3, Marvel Comics, 2007-2008 (5 issues)
*"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)
*"Trouble", Marvel Comics (Epic Comics), 2003 (5 issues)

Other publishers

*"" (a.k.a. Series 1), Archaia Studios Press, 2006-2007 (6 issues)

even (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

*"Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere", DC Comics (Vertigo), 2005-2006 (9 issues)

Published by Marvel Comics

*"1602", Marvel Comics, 2003 (8 issues)
*"", 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)
*"", Marvel Comics, 2007 (7 issues)

Ultimate imprint

*"Ultimate Six", Marvel Comics, 200? (7 issues)
*"Ultimate Power", Marvel Comics, 2006 (9 issues)

other publishers

*"Red Rocket 7", Dark Horse Comics, 1998 (7 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)
*"", 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
*" III", DC Comics, 2003
*"", DC Comics, 2003
*"THRILLER", DC COMICS 1983-1984
*"Watchmen", DC Comics, 1986-1987

Wildstorm Imprint

*"Global Frequency", DC Comics (Wildstorm), 2002-2004

Published by Marvel Comics

*"Avengers Forever", Marvel Comics, 1998-2000
*"", Marvel Comics, 2000-2002
*"Secret Wars", Marvel Comics, 1984-1985
*"", 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

*"", DC Comics, 1996-1997 (13 issues)
*"", 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

* "Earth X" - 14 issues.

Ultimate imprint

*"The Ultimates" Marvel Comics, 2001-2004 (13 issues)
*"The Ultimates 2" Marvel Comics, 2004-2006 (13 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)

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"

ee also

*List of X-Men limited series
*Spider-Man Limited Series