I join millions of other fans in appreciating Lee from afar, whether it's reading the stories of his superhero creations, seeing him pop up briefly in the Marvel movies and shows, or generally watching Lee as a public figure, a personality that usually ranged between late night talk show host and used car salesman. Lee was not a perfect person and made more than one legendary creator deeply resentful of his persona, but there's no doubt that his non-stop charm offensive and sheer force of personality made him as revered as a pop culture figure as Walt Disney.