The internet personality, known as Comicstorian, died on June 8, his wife Nathalie confirmed in a social media post.
YouTube star Ben Potter has tragically passed away at the age of 40.
Ben, who was best known to his fans as Comicstorian, had over three million subscribers captivated by the way he brought comic books to life through engaging audio dramas. His death on June 8, 2024, was confirmed by his wife, Nathalie, who shared that it was due to an “unfortunate accident.”
Ben’s work on Comicstorian focused on storytelling within the Marvel and DC Universes, providing countless fans with deep dives into these beloved characters and tales.
In her heartfelt message, Nathalie described Ben as not just a content creator, but a loving and genuine individual who always made time for his loved ones. “He was someone who would listen and make time for his loved ones. He was our rock and he’d reassure his loved ones whenever they needed it,” she said.
Struggling with the loss, Nathalie emphasized how much her husband meant to her and their family. “I need time to be with friends and family. I have so many things I need to figure out but firstly, I need to grieve. I ask that you respect my privacy as well as everyone else’s. Right now my priority is preserving everything he’s built and I don’t have any plans beyond that,” she stated.
Echoing her sentiments, Nathalie expressed her commitment to continue Ben’s legacy through his YouTube channel, which she described as one of his greatest achievements. Despite the mourning period, she is determined to keep his passion for storytelling alive and honor his memory by continuing to share great stories.
Ben’s YouTube channel was built on his deep love for exciting stories and well-written characters, creating a valuable space for his community to engage with and appreciate comic books.
Nathalie, along with Ben’s team, plans to continue this tradition, ensuring that his vision for Comicstorian lives on. “To honor him by continuing to tell great stories by great people, as well as to keep the memory of our very own superhero alive,” Nathalie concluded. “We supported each other on everything we wanted to do and I’m not about to stop now.”
Ben’s death has touched many, including O’Shea Jackson Jr., the son of Ice Cube and Kimberly Woodruff, who paid tribute to Ben on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Rest in Peace to Comicstorian. I’m heartbroken to hear this news. One of my favorite follows on YouTube, thank you so much for your work man I was a huge fan,” he wrote.
Continuing his tribute, Jackson Jr. encouraged everyone to hold their loved ones tight, expressing his prayers for Ben’s loved ones and concluding with “Long live Ben Potter.”
Comic book author Scott Snyder also expressed his sorrow on X, sharing, “Completely Stunned and deeply saddened to hear this. Benny’s love for comics was infectious and amazing to be around. My sincere condolences to his family.”
It’s clear that Ben Potter, or Comicstorian as he was known online, made a significant impact on his community, both personally and professionally. His passion for comic books and storytelling touched the lives of many, and his legacy will continue through the stories he loved to tell.
