What are some of the most iconic comic book stories?

Well, 'Civil War' in the Marvel Universe is very iconic. It pitted superhero against superhero over the Superhuman Registration Act. Then there's 'The Killing Joke' which is a key Joker story in the Batman series, exploring his possible origin and his twisted relationship with Batman. Also, 'Infinite Crisis' in DC Comics was a major event that brought together many characters and storylines, causing chaos and a restructuring of the DC multiverse.

One of the most iconic is 'The Dark Knight Returns' by Frank Miller. It redefined Batman in a darker, more gritty way, showing an older Bruce Wayne coming out of retirement. Another is 'Watchmen' by Alan Moore. It deconstructed the superhero concept and was filled with complex characters and a multi - layered plot. And 'X - Men: Days of Future Past' is also iconic, dealing with a dystopian future where mutants are hunted and the idea of time travel to change the fate.

Some iconic comic book stories include 'Spider - Man: The Night Gwen Stacy Died'. This story was a turning point for Spider - Man, showing the consequences of his superhero life. 'Kingdom Come' is also an important one. It showed an older generation of superheroes coming out of retirement to deal with a new, more violent generation. And 'Secret Wars' in the Marvel Universe, which had heroes and villains fighting on a strange planet created by the Beyonder.