YouTube star Ben Potter, known as a comic storyteller, dies at 40 after accident

Several fans paid tribute to him on social media.

Popular YouTuber Ben Potter, also known online as Comicstorian, has died aged 40 following a “regrettable accident”, his wife Nathalie Potter confirmed. Comicstorian, who had more than three million subscribers on his YouTube channel, spent over a decade creating content on the platform, such as audio comics and discussing the worlds of Marvel and DC. A self-proclaimed comics nerd, he also hosted The Weekly Pull and Absolute Comics, two podcasts dedicated entirely to comics.

In a long post on X, his wife wrote: “Two days ago, on June 8th, my husband Ben Potter passed away in an unfortunate accident. To many of you, he was a comic book writer who told stories from a variety of media. To his loved ones, he was one of the best and most supportive people you could wish for.”

“His channel was one of his greatest achievements and while we all need our time to mourn his loss, I know he would not have wanted it to end this way. Ben spent over 10 years spreading his love and appreciation for his hobbies. His love of engaging stories and well-written characters is what drew him to YouTube,” her post continued.

She also added that she plans to carry on his “legacy” by “continuing to tell great stories about great people and keeping the memory of our very own superhero alive.”

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Two days ago, on June 8th, my husband Ben Potter passed away in an unfortunate accident.

For many of you, he was a comic storyteller who told stories from a variety of media. For his loved ones, he was one of the best and most helpful people you could wish for. …

— Comicstorian/Mangastorian (@Comicstorian) June 10, 2024

Several fans paid tribute to him on social media, reflecting on the impact Comicstorian had on their lives.

One user wrote: “Incredibly heartbreaking. Comicstorian was an incredible YouTuber who pioneered so much and got so many people reading comics. Devastating news. Rest in peace.”

Another commented: “His videos kept me entertained for hours back in the day, I even met him briefly at PAX East in 2018. Rest in peace legend, that was awful to find out.”

A third said: “I have watched countless hours of his videos over the years and his love of comics and storytelling was evident in his enthusiasm in each video. He will be greatly missed.”