YouTuber Ben Potter, also known as Comicstorian online, has died at age 40 in what has been described by his wife as an “unfortunate accident.”
Comicstorian was a YouTuber who spent over a decade creating content on the platform, creating audio comic books, and celebrating all things Marvel and DC on his channel.
Ben Potter died over the weekend, with his wife Nathalie Potter confirming the news online on June 10, 2024.
“Two days ago, on June 8th, my husband, Ben Potter, passed away in an unfortunate accident,” revealed Nathalie. His spouse then shared how deeply saddened she is by the news while also recognizing the impact Comicstorian had on his viewers throughout his 10-year career on YouTube.
Two days ago, on June 8th, my husband, Ben Potter, passed away in an unfortunate accident.To many of you, he was Comicstorian, voicing stories from across multiple different mediums. To his loved ones, he was one of the best and most supportive individuals anyone could ask for.…
— Comicstorian/Mangastorian (@Comicstorian) June 10, 2024
“His channel was one of his greatest accomplishments, and while we all need our time to mourn him, I know he wouldn’t want it to end like this.
Ben spent over 10 years spreading his love and appreciation for his hobbies. It was through his love of exciting stories and well-written characters that got him started on YouTube.”
Furthermore, Nathalie later added that, despite the death of Ben, she, alongside friends, plans to continue his “legacy” by “continuing to tell great stories by great people, as well as to keep the memory of our very own superhero alive.”
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In light of this news, tributes have been pouring in online, with many sharing their condolences to Nathalie as well as reflecting on the impact Comicstorian had on their own lives.
One X user wrote, “Incredibly heartbreaking, Comicstorian was an absolutely incredible YouTuber that pioneered so much and got so many people into reading comics. Devastating news. Rest in peace.”
Another added, “One of the goats of this space. R.I.P.”
The Colorado State Patrol revealed Potter’s cause of death on June 12, sharing that he was involved in a single-car accident.
Comicstorian’s YouTube channel has over three million subscribers. His content includes breaking down anything and everything Marvel and DC-related, as well as creating his own line of audio comic books.