If there was any doubt about the impact of comic books on our culture, look no further than the reaction to the recent death of legendary creative Stan Lee. People from all walks of life weighed in with their thoughts. Somehow, the work of the man born Stanley Martin Lieber reached far beyond the confines of his native Manhattan. Public figures as wide ranging as rapper Lupe Fiasco, actor/director Seth Rogen, scientist Neil DeGrasse Tyson and Tesla CEO Elon Musk expressed their condolences and shared the impact his creations had on them.
The world of mixed martial arts was no different, as many notable names made public statements to eulogize the mind that was essentially the engine of the Marvel Universe as we know it.