Ben Potter, YouTube's Comicstorian, Dead at 40

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  • Опубліковано 10 чер 2024
  • UA-camr Ben Potter, also known as the Comicstorian, had died. His wife announcing on X that Ben was killed in an 'unfortunate accident. His Comicstorian UA-cam page has more than 3 million subscribers. He was 40-years-old.
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  • @Agent_Extreme
    @Agent_Extreme Місяць тому +2598

    He got ET remembering him. Truly a legend ❤

    • @Leadeshipcoach
      @Leadeshipcoach Місяць тому +14

      Yep😢😔

    • @wynstonreeves7945
      @wynstonreeves7945 Місяць тому +17

      Bruh is a legend and I’ll never forget him no matter what he really is what makes comic so good

    • @Zebra_fandomfella03
      @Zebra_fandomfella03 Місяць тому +21

      Prove that youtubers are pretty much in the same level as a list celebrities

    • @Mr.Lubbox-Lobsterlegz1
      @Mr.Lubbox-Lobsterlegz1 Місяць тому +18

      Truly, this day is so surreal. Rip Benny

    • @gohanson8846
      @gohanson8846 Місяць тому +1

      It's just another news for them to talk about.

  • @JamesSerapio
    @JamesSerapio Місяць тому +2377

    The man served his country, US Army I believe, and helped forge or rekindle a love of comics in millions. His presence will be missed. RIP Benny Potter.

    • @mananimal3644
      @mananimal3644 Місяць тому +10

      Do we know the nature of the accident?

    • @beingsshepherd
      @beingsshepherd Місяць тому +7

      Served the U.S. government.

    • @DavidMartinez-ce3lp
      @DavidMartinez-ce3lp Місяць тому +18

      ​@mananimal3644 from what others have said it might have been some sort of car accident, but don't know for certain.

    • @JamesSerapio
      @JamesSerapio Місяць тому +36

      @@mananimal3644 Benny's wife Nathalie just posted it was an "unfortunate accident". I don't want to speculate but since Rob of Comics Explained just saw him shortly before it occurred, it must have been really sudden maybe doing something innocuous.
      (I don't work on my own car or roof for fear of the risk.)

    • @JUSLOFI
      @JUSLOFI Місяць тому +3

      @@mananimal3644 One "source" said automobile in the heading but nothing in the actual article.

  • @mgmboy3778
    @mgmboy3778 Місяць тому +1459

    marvel an dc should honor him cus he brought more fans into the comic book world

  • @HELLCAT7
    @HELLCAT7 Місяць тому +1017

    The Fact that his passing reached so many outlets shows how far he reached. Thank you for all the Stories Benny, you will be missed.

    • @theotherguy21
      @theotherguy21 Місяць тому +25

      The fan base is no joke and filled with so much positively because of him

    • @Aristocratic13
      @Aristocratic13 Місяць тому +2

      IKR

    • @mercyprod.4758
      @mercyprod.4758 Місяць тому +3

      Ironically he started worrying about reach and viewership. 😢

    • @rave123456v
      @rave123456v Місяць тому +2

      @@theotherguy21 I wouldn't know DC or Marvel comics nearly at all if it wasn't for Benny man I just watched Dark Multiverse on comicstorian man I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to finish it hard times man. Benny is a loss man.

    • @MaskedManMikeMD
      @MaskedManMikeMD Місяць тому +1

      That's what happens when you're a genuinely good person

  • @jakejameslugo
    @jakejameslugo Місяць тому +645

    RIP to Comicstorian 🙏

    • @iankane1733
      @iankane1733 26 днів тому +1

      616 likes 👍 is that a sign?

  • @Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache
    @Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache Місяць тому +385

    I remember the first time I met him. I was tongue-tied, but he still took time to talk to me on his way to get Nat some money from the ATM. Afterwards, we had a cool conversation. As a wise man said, he was a big guy with a big voice, a big heart, and a big presence. I know his future plans would have been amazing. Miss you, Benny. As Dr. Hiriluk said, we will remember you forever. Rest well, Benny.

    • @anthonywhite6895
      @anthonywhite6895 Місяць тому

      he probably saw your ass as a celebrity too and didnt even know it

    • @thedukeofchutney468
      @thedukeofchutney468 Місяць тому +16

      It wouldn’t be a proper send off or comments section without you showing up.

    • @ItsOver9000Productions
      @ItsOver9000Productions Місяць тому +3

      Well said man

    • @onikingkhai7967
      @onikingkhai7967 Місяць тому

      ik u aren't lying either becuz after so long i finally have caught back up witchu like u 🤯u be everywhere like 2 years ago i seen u under imdontai's dwayne n jazz, and dashie's too like u were consistently everywhere until i commented under ur comment and I didnt see u for a while then here u are (my bad if it sound like im d ridin, no diddy🤣) but how u been my guy

  • @OurKindofEntertainment
    @OurKindofEntertainment Місяць тому +172

    You know you are a legend in the UA-cam community when you got platforms like ET recognizing you! Thank you for everything Benny 😢

  • @MegaGoku49
    @MegaGoku49 Місяць тому +369

    To anyone that doesn’t know who this man was, he was very important. That’s all you need to know. RIP BEN

    • @Lrbearclaw
      @Lrbearclaw Місяць тому +19

      Benny helped shape Comics on YT, he is a legend.

    • @BurnLootMurder-gb5ko
      @BurnLootMurder-gb5ko Місяць тому

      Just a pisshead
      That's what happens when you drink and drive

    • @Nobody-bq7pl
      @Nobody-bq7pl Місяць тому +4

      Everyone is important. No one deserves to die at a young age.

    • @jakehero95
      @jakehero95 Місяць тому +3

      I've never cried at a celebrity or content creators passing, as sad as some of them made me. But Benny... I'm fighting back tears typing this. Bawled when I found out thru Rob's video. They say you don't know how much someone means to you until they're gone. He gave so much to so many, I'm just one of millions who got thru dark times with Benny by our side getting us excited and lost in the comic stories he brought to life. I'm gonna miss his iconic "KRAKAKOOM", comics won't be the same without him 😢

    • @BurnLootMurder-gb5ko
      @BurnLootMurder-gb5ko Місяць тому

      @@jakehero95 🤡

  • @NHTube1
    @NHTube1 Місяць тому +248

    Rest In peace Ben 😔

  • @jmo8391
    @jmo8391 Місяць тому +115

    Last time I purchased a comic was in 1995. He retold all the stories I missed through the years. Loved his energy and passion for comics.

    • @kevinkingslayer2450
      @kevinkingslayer2450 29 днів тому

      Me too... That's how much he meant... He kept us connected to the art form we loved as kids.... I'll miss his energy.🙏🇹🇹

  • @CanopiedwithBowers
    @CanopiedwithBowers Місяць тому +202

    He contributed so much joy to people's lives. He was a kind and passionate force in his line of work, a titan. Cherish life, everyone. May he rest in peace.

  • @navchinna
    @navchinna Місяць тому +201

    Fly high Ben. 😇

  • @oj6924
    @oj6924 Місяць тому +124

    ahhh man this hits home 😢 , i use to go sleep listening to his videos ..

  • @brockleesama
    @brockleesama Місяць тому +122

    what terrible news. im so sorry for your loss. ben helped me fight my insomia for years and hes gonna be greatly missed.

  • @tonyfelder1206
    @tonyfelder1206 Місяць тому +42

    OMG 😮. I found out from his good friend Rob on his channel Comics Explained. Benny getting so much coverage from ET, Inside Edition, and other, programs like it is really saying something. He was fun to listen to. RIP 😢.

  • @jasoncaraballo3812
    @jasoncaraballo3812 Місяць тому +15

    Dude WTF?! This man has made reading comics a passion. I'm truly sorry for his wife and family for their loss. Prayer's and thought's are with them.

  • @Mythical-Djent
    @Mythical-Djent Місяць тому +42

    40 years old is too young. I never knew the man or his channel, but im a big comic book fan. May he rest in peace.

    • @jpf7942
      @jpf7942 Місяць тому +3

      Watch his videos man. His narration on comic stories are excellent. You will not be disappointed

  • @TevyaSmolka
    @TevyaSmolka Місяць тому +106

    Rest in peace Benny comicstorian I will miss you so much 😢

  • @marko3270
    @marko3270 Місяць тому +58

    his energy and passion left a huge mark RIP brother

  • @hyped-up-charlie
    @hyped-up-charlie Місяць тому +36

    When i was younger 20s i had hard times and sometimes listenen to comicstorian was the only time i had peace of mind. I am truly sad to hear this. He has been around a long time

    • @rave123456v
      @rave123456v Місяць тому +1

      I'm still in hard times Benny helped man this a loss man.

  • @ozymandias96
    @ozymandias96 Місяць тому +16

    He was the Batman of telling comic stories. We will never forget this legend. Rip Ben 🙏🏻❤️

  • @lwrncstvn
    @lwrncstvn Місяць тому +23

    My heart is crushed, thank you Ben, for nurturing my love of comics since I was a kid, you’re truly going to be missed man❤️🕊️💐

    • @Sunflower15486
      @Sunflower15486 Місяць тому +5

      So is mine I just watched him last night. R.i.p ben

  • @thecomicdaddy
    @thecomicdaddy Місяць тому +13

    Rest in Paradise Benny. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and loved ones.

  • @prestonhayes6810
    @prestonhayes6810 29 днів тому +2

    I used to spend hours listening to his retelling of comics...only way I learned about Last Ronin...gonna miss this guy...Glad he's being acknowledged for his good work😢

  • @brentfoxx5385
    @brentfoxx5385 Місяць тому +10

    Thanks for airing this ET . Benny was truly a legend 🙏🏾

  • @lyokocomicdubs
    @lyokocomicdubs Місяць тому +16

    I will never forget the person that Got me to Love the Agent Venom run and telling me why he related to that storyline. R.I.P.

  • @aj4636
    @aj4636 Місяць тому +2

    He was my favorite channel to watch and his narration telling was the best part of it RIP 🙏🏽

  • @johncoleman6157
    @johncoleman6157 Місяць тому +3

    Saw him a couple of years ago at NYC ComicCon, and had the pleasure of talking to him and letting him know that I was a fan of his channel and he was so humble and gracious...We are gonna miss you Ben...Rest In Paradise and Gods Speed my friend

  • @Core3577A
    @Core3577A Місяць тому +4

    He was the biggest part of my teenage and early adulthood Im 24 years old now it's so sad.. RIP Sir

    • @xzavierbeamon9195
      @xzavierbeamon9195 28 днів тому

      I know exactly what you mean man. I'm 25 now....r.i.p Benny

  • @patdickson6740
    @patdickson6740 Місяць тому +3

    I love comicstorian. RIP Ben Potter. Definitely gone way too soon.

  • @tigerlancer
    @tigerlancer Місяць тому +16

    One of my first subs. I loved following comics, the comicstorian way.

  • @fiaschampion3379
    @fiaschampion3379 Місяць тому +21

    RIP Benny, thanks for all the joy!

  • @the_well-known_stranger2275
    @the_well-known_stranger2275 Місяць тому +4

    It’s honestly incredible to see ET recognising and paying respect to Benny. He absolutely deserves it, he was a legend, an inspiration and one of my personal heroes. Thank you Benny for introducing me to so many worlds I’ve grown to love. Rest In Peace.

  • @bdr113080
    @bdr113080 Місяць тому +14

    I got off work a few hours ago and pulled my phone out because I wanted to look at something on UA-cam and I saw the news and it broke me. I’ve been subscribed to his channel for so long. I don’t remember. He just covered the crossover comic with DC comics and the monster verse, and he did such a great job like he always did. I just can’t believe this. in a time where everyone that starts a UA-cam channel just to sit up there and complain constantly about something they claim to love his was a positive place where you just had a smile on your face while you watched his videos.
    Rest In Peace Ben. Thank you for everything brother 🙏

  • @uncle_ben_rices_nephew
    @uncle_ben_rices_nephew Місяць тому +13

    Watched Ben’s videos a lot through college and they got me through freshman year. Thanks Ben.

  • @wasmadeinthe80s
    @wasmadeinthe80s Місяць тому +24

    Damn, did not expect ET of all places to cover his passing. Well done.

  • @donvandenberg5301
    @donvandenberg5301 Місяць тому +8

    His was my favorite comic book channel. Gonna miss his voice and dramatic retelling of the stories.

  • @darrylwhite2061
    @darrylwhite2061 Місяць тому +4

    😮 Break my heart!! I've LOVED his narrative acting of my favorites graphic novels!!! His enthusiasm was apparent and his love for comics is STELLAR!!! I will miss him terribly! My condolences to his family and friends!!!😢😢😢 RIP

  • @marcushamner5994
    @marcushamner5994 Місяць тому +5

    I hope Marvel, DC, Image, or Dark Horse honor Benny. I’m heartbroken about his passing. He was my favorite comic book UA-camr. Rest in Peace😔

  • @DubsUp-pf9xz
    @DubsUp-pf9xz Місяць тому +9

    OMG. This guy was a genuine superhero. The good truly die young. This channel was so beneficial to me as far as listening to graphic novels and catch8ng up on stories and events I missed. His retelling of stories were so engaging.
    I'm torn up over this😪💯🙏🏾

    • @AdamAddictL
      @AdamAddictL Місяць тому +2

      He telling heaven stories to the angels now 👼😭😭😭😭

  • @Theotheradamyouknow
    @Theotheradamyouknow Місяць тому +8

    He got the ET treatment 😮! Benny will be missed by so many.

  • @bryguytyguy
    @bryguytyguy Місяць тому +6

    Core memories linked to this man. Thank you Ben and rest in peace

  • @bellsama6588
    @bellsama6588 Місяць тому +1

    Im 25 and i can say when im 80 and look back on comic i will remember Comicstorian. man this man was amazing for what he did and brought comics to all who he brought comics to and its not a small amount. Thanks you Ben and may you rest in peace. God loves you.

  • @kenngermy9846
    @kenngermy9846 Місяць тому +8

    Just found out and mann, we lost a good one. Huge unfortunate news, always looked up to this guy as a fellow comic book guy. Best wishes to the family and friends

  • @Animeguy300
    @Animeguy300 Місяць тому +20

    Rest in Peace Ben 💐🕯️🙏

  • @yeweston1411
    @yeweston1411 Місяць тому +3

    I hope Marvel and DC pay Homage to him because he’s passively (along with others like Variant Comics and Comics Explained) kept the flame of relevance alive for both publishers. Rest in Peace Benny. You will be missed dearly

  • @CartoonboyYT
    @CartoonboyYT Місяць тому +4

    This is shocking! We lost another legend. Ben...we will never forget you. You are what made most people interested in comics. Thank you Ben for everything. ❤

  • @christopherholley8164
    @christopherholley8164 Місяць тому +6

    I will miss him, he's helped fill in some of the gaps in my comics knowledge over time.

  • @xCOMPUTERGEEKx95
    @xCOMPUTERGEEKx95 Місяць тому +4

    Rip 🙏🏾 I would watch his vids before going to bed every night and just listen to comics in the best fashion. Nights won't be the same no more

  • @jonahda0mega
    @jonahda0mega Місяць тому +3

    He was a great person, his energy was one of a kind, thanks for everything ❤️

  • @VideoGamesAndTheWorld
    @VideoGamesAndTheWorld Місяць тому +6

    I am still in shock and disbelief. He was such a positive influence for all fans of comics and also reignited many people's love for comics. He will greatly be missed.

  • @Shadowdragon_TV
    @Shadowdragon_TV Місяць тому +3

    Thank you for doing this ET. Benny deserves all the praise. 🙏🏾 Truly gone too soon.. 😢

  • @Ciraque.
    @Ciraque. Місяць тому +7

    I remember watching the full spider-man stories. That was a part of my childhood. This man will always be rememberd and never be forgotten. Rest In Peace Man ✌🏿🕊️😔

  • @d.dubbbx1746
    @d.dubbbx1746 Місяць тому +13

    Rest in Peace Benny 😢

  • @just_pierre4728
    @just_pierre4728 29 днів тому +2

    This man helped me through many sleepless nights. Thank you, Ben! Rest in Power!!!!

  • @Yibambe.
    @Yibambe. 28 днів тому +1

    Thank you for honoring this man and showing respect to the medium he loved. It is heartening to see his presence and the gifts he offered through his UA-cam channel have been recognized by mainstream media. He deserved it. My son and I have bonded over comics all of his life and he and I both loved Comicstorian.

  • @ahkafkhan4512
    @ahkafkhan4512 Місяць тому +11

    REST IN PEACE TO COMICSTORIAN.I'm actually gonna miss him so much I LOVED watching his narration's of comic's and things like that 😭

  • @LeonardoTMNT2007
    @LeonardoTMNT2007 Місяць тому +3

    i'm really surprised ET covered this makes me sad my heart goes out to his family

  • @agentsuperargo5023
    @agentsuperargo5023 29 днів тому +2

    Aww Man... Coming from a member of the Comic Book Community R.I.P. Sir ☯️

  • @BluBoiART
    @BluBoiART Місяць тому +2

    He will FOR SURE be missed. Amazing content and very informative when it comes to comics 😢

  • @Zebra_fandomfella03
    @Zebra_fandomfella03 Місяць тому +3

    Im gonna miss that man, ive loved his audio dramas and ive been watching his videos simce 2017. I hope for his loved ones to recover. May ben rest easy. thanks for everything, Ben.

  • @robflo5473
    @robflo5473 Місяць тому +4

    RiP Mr . Potter 🙏🙏🙏😔 thank you for all the insight and memories. My condolences to your friends and especially your family. You will be dearly missed 😢

  • @buildaggedonarmanaziie4462
    @buildaggedonarmanaziie4462 Місяць тому +1

    I always watched his videos. Even the recent Beast World story. Rest in peace. I am going to miss him.

  • @Funkpods
    @Funkpods Місяць тому +1

    Damn this hits, I'm going to miss him. I was watching him when he had like 300k subs and I loved all the content he made especially with Rob, Sal, and Tiffany, and Joel, they loved comics and seemed like great people to want to be around. Ben and Rob made me love comics again.

  • @MonkeyDRomanTheManTheMythTheLe
    @MonkeyDRomanTheManTheMythTheLe Місяць тому +3

    This one hurts 💔💔

  • @robertdragoff6909
    @robertdragoff6909 Місяць тому +58

    I wonder what happened to him?
    RIP Comicstorian

  • @benburk7765
    @benburk7765 Місяць тому +2

    His voice is iconic too

  • @Girlwithmetalgear
    @Girlwithmetalgear Місяць тому +1

    It's still hard hitting that he's passed. He got my bf and me back into comics again after a long hiatus. We had gotten so many based on his recommendations. Absolutely heartbreaking....

  • @andreherbert
    @andreherbert Місяць тому +3

    RIP comicstorian

  • @Daniel-ct3np
    @Daniel-ct3np Місяць тому +3

    He was gone too soon 😔

  • @Akunza
    @Akunza Місяць тому +2

    Very heart breaking to hear this man is gone. Taken way too soon. My condolences to his family I loved his videos made me pick up Old Man Logan after listening to his video about it.

  • @mozax8118
    @mozax8118 Місяць тому +2

    This guy was my go too when it came to all things comics and superheroes I had no idea about.

  • @legacy9304
    @legacy9304 Місяць тому +3

    Why do we keep losing our heroes 😔

    • @AdamAddictL
      @AdamAddictL Місяць тому +1

      2020s have been one gut punch after another 😭😭😭

  • @seifullahardy
    @seifullahardy Місяць тому +5

    I love this guy so much dont be true

  • @chillbruh9958
    @chillbruh9958 Місяць тому +1

    I love you Ben thank you so much for all the stories. Man this is hard.

  • @itskareemelsayed
    @itskareemelsayed Місяць тому

    He got me back into comics and introduced me to the injustice series which was incredible. What a terrible loss. Condolences to all who he touched.

  • @1Travisbc
    @1Travisbc Місяць тому +8

    🥺 Rest in peace 💯

  • @voraxe3032
    @voraxe3032 Місяць тому +3

    God i hope he got to see deadpool and wolvrine i watched him for years in the beginning as thier isnt much good on youtube but he was good

    • @AdamAddictL
      @AdamAddictL Місяць тому

      If not,he got a front row seat in heaven brother 😭

  • @WhyTheHorseface
    @WhyTheHorseface Місяць тому +2

    I was shocked to learn this guy was in my hometown! You never know the true stories of people you see everyday.

  • @karmabum21
    @karmabum21 29 днів тому +1

    I listened to Comicstorian everyday for years. He got me into DC comics (I'm more of a Marvel reader). Nobody could read a comic book the way Benny could. His voice acting was top tier and he was just a really good guy. He loved what he did and we loved him for it. Thank you Benny. RIP.

  • @morgs1025
    @morgs1025 Місяць тому +3

    😭🙏🏽❤️

  • @iamBlackGambit
    @iamBlackGambit Місяць тому +3

    was he in a car accident or a trip and fall or?? thats sad so young too, full of life

    • @AdamAddictL
      @AdamAddictL Місяць тому

      Word just came from Daily Mail and TMZ it was a 1 vehicle accident….went off the road and rolled. No drugs or alcohol involved

  • @chrisartis9585
    @chrisartis9585 Місяць тому

    I still can't believe he's gone. May have started watching him less over the last 2 years but always checked up on his content. Kept me informed on so many series and got me back into comics 8yrs ago.
    Rest east Benny, you've touched the hearts of many and will be missed ❤

  • @headicuss
    @headicuss Місяць тому +1

    Wow I was definitely a fan ,RIP brother you'll definitely be missed

  • @thenewguyinred
    @thenewguyinred 9 днів тому

    Holy moly, I was just searching for him on UA-cam to rewatch one of his older videos, only to find out in the comments that he had died. This is just depressing, he was taken from us too soon.

  • @DippedInInk
    @DippedInInk Місяць тому

    This really hits my heart. I spent countless hours listening to him at work as I was drawing and creating my own characters. He will be missed.

  • @midnighteye2737
    @midnighteye2737 28 днів тому

    I was watching one of his videos just a day before he passed, couldn't believe it. Still cant. 🌹🕊️

  • @Alzilla09
    @Alzilla09 Місяць тому

    Rest in Peace, Ben! You will be missed and thank you for all you’ve done especially your narration of comics. My prayers to his family and friends.

  • @MasatoKay
    @MasatoKay Місяць тому

    Thank you ET for covering this. A true great.

  • @ImperiousRex13
    @ImperiousRex13 Місяць тому

    RIP Ben, thanks for the story recaps. You were the best!

  • @SpiderHam
    @SpiderHam Місяць тому

    Thank you, ET!! Thank you for sharing his story!!

  • @MrGino1
    @MrGino1 13 днів тому

    So sorry to hear about this.

  • @quatreiquorizawa1284
    @quatreiquorizawa1284 10 днів тому

    😢 he was one of my favorite narator. Im gonna miss his voice and naration. RIP. Your voice will live on.

  • @haydennharper7072
    @haydennharper7072 Місяць тому

    I loved his videos. Rest in peace, Ben! Thank you for all you have done for comic/story lovers like me ♥️

  • @kevinaruja482
    @kevinaruja482 Місяць тому +1

    Damn, That breaks my heart when i saw him passing. he's my favorite comic dude with a great voice, you make my teenhood moments very joyful. RIP my man, gone but never forgotten.

  • @nicholasgarrick8855
    @nicholasgarrick8855 Місяць тому +1

    Ben is the reason i became a comic book fan because of his reading i started reading them myself R.I.P comicstorian he will be missed but his legacy will not be forgotten 🕊️❤️.

  • @jedi501fc
    @jedi501fc Місяць тому +1

    He was a good man loved his channel 😢 but the living legend will be missed in our hearts.
    R.i.p. Benny heart ❤️

  • @LeeSlayyy
    @LeeSlayyy Місяць тому

    Rip to Ben + condolences to his friends and family. He single handedly got me into comics when I was in high school.

  • @nicoleruder_dollhouse
    @nicoleruder_dollhouse 29 днів тому

    He was amazing and I’m so happy you posted this video to recognize his talents. He will be missed!

  • @Durmomo0
    @Durmomo0 27 днів тому

    Wow, what a shame. Sorry to hear about his passing. I couldnt believe this at first when I saw the thumbnail.