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Beloved YouTube personality Ben Potter, known as Comicstorian, tragically died at 40 in an accident on June 8. His wife, Nathalie Potter, shared the sad news on social media.
Ben, an American comic book enthusiast, made a significant impact on the online comic community. Nathalie announced his passing on the Comicstorian/Mangastorian Twitter account, expressing deep sorrow: “On June 8th, my husband, Ben Potter, passed away in an unfortunate accident.”
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
She fondly remembered his loving and genuine nature, saying, “To many of you, he was Comicstorian, sharing stories from various mediums. To his loved ones, he was supportive and caring. He listened, made time for everyone, and reassured us. He was our rock.”
Nathalie requested privacy to preserve what her husband had built, praising his YouTube channel as “one of his greatest accomplishments.” She asked for time for the family to mourn.
Reflecting on his 10-year journey on YouTube, Nathalie wrote, “Ben shared his love for exciting stories and characters, which led him to start his YouTube channel.”
Looking ahead, Nathalie and the Comicstorian team plan to honor Ben’s legacy by “continuing to tell great stories by great people.” She promised to keep his memory alive: “We supported each other in everything, and I’m not about to stop now.”
Who is Comicstorian?
Ben Potter, known as Comicstorian, had over three million subscribers on YouTube. He created “audio dramas of comic books,” discussing stories from Marvel and DC universes.
His final video, “Why DC’s Reboots Beat Marvel,” was posted a day before his death.
The online comic community mourned his loss. Paul Tweddle, known as Heavy Spoilers, commented under Ben’s last video, “Rest in peace, thanks for all your work and for making comics better.”
Ben Potter legacy will live on through the stories he shared and the community he built.
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