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Ben Potter, popularly known by his YouTuber name, Comicstorian,wasone of themajornames that resonates well with young viewers on the platform. In the contemporary digitallandscape of entertainment, Potter used to provide his viewers with his deep-rooted passion for everything Marvel and DC. On his YouTube channel, he would oftenprovideinsightful analysisas well asblend humor to make his content more engaging.
Sadly, the fans of the YouTuber can not enjoyany more new contentas Potter tragically passed away atthe young age of40. The world came together at the demise of the youngcreator,as they all mourned the woeful loss in the realm of storytelling.
While fans mourned Potter’s death, James Gunn paidhistribute to the storyteller, showcasing the creator’s greatness inthe realm ofsuperheroes and comic books.
How Did Ben ‘Comicstorian’ Potter Die?
The world was taken bystormwhen 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 sharedon 19 August 2025 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 accidentwere not stated, shementionedhow he loved“voicingstories from across multiple different mediums”and was one of the most supportiveindividualsone 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.
However, it was not merely his love for comic books andgamingthat brought him closer to his viewers, but he would often engage in lively discussions with otherYouTubersin interactive live streams. He wouldoftenshare his unsolicited opinions, which made his viewers trust him.
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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 askedJames Gunnif 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”
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The comments made the fans happy because, in this tragic period, they remembered how Comicstorian would have been jumping with joy to see thatJames Gunnhad talked about him. The fans recollected onXhow 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 himpic.twitter.com/kaxbT4WHqj
— Hassan Khadair (@HassanKhadair)June 23, 2025
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)July 15, 2025
Wow just shows you how much influence Benny had on the comic world
— Jboe (@Jproductionspr1)August 25, 2025
You just know James Gunn was watching Comicstorian videos when trying to find obscure characters for The Suicide Squad.
— Cole Hrusovsky (@ColeHrusovsky)August 06, 2025
Mad respects. Comicstorian a legend 🕊
— 2KO (@SPIDEY1500)June 21, 2025
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)July 16, 2025
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.
Tushar Auddy
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Tushar Auddy is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, primarily covering WWE. He has contributed to anime, MCU, DCU, animation, and TV Series, giving sharp insights and coming up with his own unique theories, which take the fandom by storm.
