Ben Potter, popularly known by his YouTuber name, Comicstorian, was one of the major names that resonates well with young viewers on the platform. In the contemporary digital landscape of entertainment, Potter used to provide his viewers with his deep-rooted passion for everything Marvel and DC. On his YouTube channel, he would often provide insightful analysis as well as blend humor to make his content more engaging.
Sadly, the fans of the YouTuber can not enjoy any more new content as Potter tragically passed away at the young age of 40. The world came together at the demise of the young creator, as they all mourned the woeful loss in the realm of storytelling.
While fans mourned Potter’s death, James Gunn paid his tribute to the storyteller, showcasing the creator’s greatness in the realm of superheroes and comic books.
How Did Ben ‘Comicstorian’ Potter Die?
The world was taken by storm when Nathalie Potter, the wife of Ben Potter, took to social media, sharing the heartbreaking news of her spouse’s demise “in an unfortunate accident.”
The news was shared on 10 June 2024 on Comicstorian/ Mangastorian’s official X account (@Comicstorian), where Nathalie Potter tweeted,
Two days ago, on June 8th, my husband, Ben Potter, passed away in an unfortunate accident.
While the details of the accident were not stated, she mentioned how he loved “voicing stories from across multiple different mediums” and was one of the most supportive individuals one could ask for. While she needed time to grieve the passing of her dear husband, she felt that it was right to share the news with his fans.
She further added that his YouTube channel was one of his “greatest accomplishments,” which has 3 million subscribers, with over 1 billion views and 3936 videos that marked his greatness as a creator.
However, it was not merely his love for comic books and gaming that brought him closer to his viewers, but he would often engage in lively discussions with other YouTubers in interactive live streams. He would often share his unsolicited opinions, which made his viewers trust him.
While fans were mourning his loss on social media, the co-CEO of DC Studios, James Gunn offered his prayers to the deceased, making Potter’s fans talk about his humble gesture.
James Gunn Pays Tribute to Ben ‘Comicstorian’ Potter
Indeed, the news of Potter’s premature death had sent shockwaves to the comic book community, as they used to enthusiastically consume his content. The creator’s untimely passing feels personal, and it feels like a significant chapter in our life has been abruptly sealed.
Recently, a fan (d.parry01) on Threads asked James Gunn if he had heard about the news of Potter taking his last breath. The co-CEO replied, “I just did. I’m so sorry to hear that. My heart goes out to his family and friends. <3”
The comments made the fans happy because, in this tragic period, they remembered how Comicstorian would have been jumping with joy to see that James Gunn had talked about him. The fans recollected on X how Potter had an unreal influence on the comic book industry.
Absolutely insane to see this. Benny would have gotten such a kick out of seeing James Gunn talk about him pic.twitter.com/kaxbT4WHqj
— Hassan Khadair (@HassanKhadair) June 11, 2024
I always believed that some of these big names saw or heard about Benny/ comicstorian. That what makes me sad it seems like so much is about to happen in the comic/ superhero film/tv world and he won’t be able to see it!😭
— William (@William25141225) June 11, 2024
Wow just shows you how much influence Benny had on the comic world
— Jboe (@Jproductionspr1) June 11, 2024
You just know James Gunn was watching Comicstorian videos when trying to find obscure characters for The Suicide Squad.
— Cole Hrusovsky (@ColeHrusovsky) June 11, 2024
Mad respects. Comicstorian a legend 🕊
— 2KO (@SPIDEY1500) June 11, 2024
oh my goodness i had no idea benny passed 😢💔 that man was so integral to my childhood, my heart goes out to his family and friends. his positivity just radiated through all his videos, he was a beautiful soul 💕
— YOWK (@yowkmusic) June 11, 2024
Nevertheless, the loss of the creator has scarred his viewers because his demise means the silencing of a passionate voice that advocated the magic of comic books, with an unfillable gap, leaving a lasting emptiness in our hearts.
Gone too soon, RIP Comicstorian.
