Boba Fett is a "cult figure" and one of the most popular "Star Wars" characters. In 2008, Boba Fett was selected by "Empire" magazine as the 79th greatest movie character of all time, and he is included on "Fandomania"s list of "The 100 Greatest Fictional Characters". IGN ranked Boba Fett as the eighth top "Star Wars" character, due to his status as a fan-favourite and cult following. He personifies "danger and mystery", and Susan Mayse calls Fett "the unknowable "Star Wars" character" who "delivers mythic presence." Although Tom Bissell asserts that no one knows why Boba Fett has become so popular, nor cares why, both Lucas and Bulloch cite Fett's mysterious nature as reasons for his popularity. Bulloch, who has never fully understood the character's popularity, attributes it to the costume and the respect Fett garners from Darth Vader and Jabba the Hutt.