Ben Potter, Known as Comicstorian, Dies in 'Unfortunate Accident'

Ben Potter, known as Comicstorian on KZbin has died in what his family called "an unfortunate accident." He was 40 years old. His wife shared the tragic news on his social media accounts. "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." Potter created his channel 10 years ago.

[@AA-ds3hg]

What a bad day for Comics . Today we lost a great comicstorian teller, telling us stories in digestible bites . Always remembered never forgotten. RIP 🕊️

[@TheOnlyGasedMonkey]

Well not today, I believe it was yesterday or the day before. Me:🤓

[@nbaprince9330]

Everything is forgotten at some point but till then it’s our job and his loved ones to keep his memory alive

[@jamIam6548]

​@TheOnlyGasedMonkey I'm no longer selling you peanut butter and I'm also calling the aspca. That poor dog 🤢

[@TheOnlyGasedMonkey]

@@jamIam6548 I was just trying to be a nerd, to see what people would say

[@TheOnlyGasedMonkey]

@@jamIam6548 I still want peanut butter!!

[@themeanhornet1070]

He had a GREAT voice in story telling.

[@Allmenshouldrespectallwomen]

No he didn't. Voice cracks and nasally monotone. All of it was bad

[@underwatermonkey3443]

@@Allmenshouldrespectallwomend1 glazer over here

[@Allmenshouldrespectallwomen]

@@underwatermonkey3443 nope. He was a abuser. He abused me 😔

[@Allmenshouldrespectallwomen]

@@underwatermonkey3443 nope. He was a abuser. He abused me 😔

[@MarshmallowYums]

​@@Allmenshouldrespectallwomen KRAKAKOOOM outta here grifter.

[@jackieec]

Being visually impaired and not being able to see physical copies of the comics I really love how he told the stories , it made them fun for me. May he rest in peace ❤

[@blank336]

So ur blind?

[@matthewuhl9032]

This is awesome. But genuine question, how do you navigate and comment on KZbin but can’t read a comic book?

[@8thsheet407]

How you know how to click which video? How'd u type this comment ? How U gonna gonna reply? How U know U on KZbin? U know what, never mind.

[@isaacmendes1926]

​@@8thsheet407 phones sound out text for blind people.

[@isaacmendes1926]

​@@matthewuhl9032because comic books don't have the sounding out function smartphones have

[@aftabanimates1068]

He’s the reason why I got into comics in the first place. Rip Ben, we will truly miss you. Thanks for getting us into comics.

[@hoppercm4]

He was my favorite KZbinr 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@noahdennis5700]

I'm sorry for your loss😢 I don't know who he is tho. If one of my favorite youtubers died I would definitely be emotional.

[@rubin831]

@@noahdennis5700you’d have to be apart of that world to really understand what he meant to so many of us. It’s funny something as simple as comics bringing us all together like this. 😢he will be missed here here Benny.

[@rubenrosales725]

I just found out a few minutes ago. I don't know why it's hitting so hard. Am going to miss his voice.

[@noahdennis5700]

I know who he is but I never watched his videos

[@WeirdTroll666]

sorry for your loss my dude

[@shadowsavior7369]

Rest in peace to a comic legend

[@Allmenshouldrespectallwomen]

That 'legend' abused me

[@MarshmallowYums]

​@@Allmenshouldrespectallwomen You wish he did, weirdo.

[@javairflorez7889]

@@Allmenshouldrespectallwomenyour not the only one but shhhh that doesn’t matter anymore he got wat he had coming :)

[@amuroray9115]

⁠@@javairflorez7889 you’ll get yours. But nobody will cry :)

[@Goosewitdajuice317]

​@@javairflorez7889 go dig ya dead up

[@hatch1018]

I'm shocked. His voice acting was legendary

[@spider-jonah-man7148]

Fr his Batman and carnage were surprisingly good

[@Ez1DD]

He was SO GOOD at telling the stories of these comics😢 rest in peace you damn legend.

[@AdamAddictL]

Now he’s telling heaven comics to the angels 👼😭😭😭😭

[@chrishansen9102]

That's crazy just watched his latest video about 3 day's ago a huge loss in the comic book community.

[@Allmenshouldrespectallwomen]

No it's not a huge loss to any community

[@ibrahimmahmood1550]

@@Allmenshouldrespectallwomen wow ur horrible

[@Allmenshouldrespectallwomen]

​@@ibrahimmahmood1550no I'm not. I actually help my community unlike this guy. He was one of my abusers

[@Cash_s]

@@Allmenshouldrespectallwomenyeah sure

[@MarshmallowYums]

​@@Allmenshouldrespectallwomen the only help you provide your community is the spit roast you provided to your alleged "abusers".

[@XW1NG-F1GHTER]

You will be missed Ben.

[@ThristianSilas]

why would the Lord let this happen?

[@SPD87327]

@@ThristianSilas We don't know but its a fallen world, take a look at the words of Jesus! John 16:33 (NLT) I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” Don't worry, God will make everything right in the end

[@SPD87327]

@@ThristianSilas John 16:33 (NLT) I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” God will make it all right one day, dont worry

[@journeymansmitty8283]

This guy had an awesome voice he made me love Comics again may his soul rest in peace🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@AgustinCruz70]

Rest In Peace Comicstorian 🥺😢

[@recreationeer53]

He will be dearly missed, Me as well as many others only got into comics because of his videos

[@matildajumbo9372]

He was so lively 😢

[@UhOhItsKT]

The world lost a lot from losing this man. May his family find peace and comfort and may he rest in peace. ❤

[@DP69015]

Thank you for all the stories you told

[@SentinelPrimal]

Ben had a great voice and he was a great narrator. His channel was how I was able to catch up to the comic book world. RIP

[@Skibidigyattrizzinohio]

Rest in Peace Comicstorian

[@yasip9897]

Man his videos were really awesome. I looked forward to his content. He will be missed. RIP Ben. May God keep you and bless you. 🙏🏾

[@joey3654]

The Colorado State Patrol tells TMZ..... Ben was behind the wheel Saturday morning when his Toyota 4Runner went off the right shoulder on I-25 near Fort Collins, with his SUV rolling multiple times.

[@NikolaiVolkovski]

someone with actual info, thanks 🤘

[@umbra9472]

You know I’m glad to actually know what happened but at the same time I feel it probably isn’t anyone’s place to go prying for the details.

[@srourfamily]

thanks for the update

[@tracerit]

Probably wasn't wearing a seatbelt

[@joey3654]

@@tracerit the report said he had his seat belt on.

[@asianboi000001]

Rip to Ben. He got me into comics

[@FDR-ww6xz]

I’ll never forget my Crossover Comicstorian.

[@aftershanman5928]

RIP man thank you for all the great story telling I was unable to get comics so it was thanks to you I could keep up with comics

[@MusicProducerGameDeveloper]

This Hurts i watched him faithfully man

[@giulianolapuma6840]

Followed him for years. It’s weird to hurt so much over someone you never met. Rest in power, Ben

[@Dr.Jones458]

His channel is one of the first channels I ever watched and subscribed to he will always be missed 😢

[@krisscanlon4051]

God bless him...he was a really enthusiastic comic book guy and extremely into narration...I will miss him lots

[@clarkabeastshorts8733]

I watched his videos at school and home I don’t watch his videos that much anymore but he was one of my favorite comic storyteller KZbinr but breaks my heart hearing this. RIP Comic legend you will never be forgotten. ❤ 🕊️

[@apemancommeth8087]

So young, had a whole life still ahead of him! Life ain’t fair, stay safe out there folks!

[@johnprince3595]

Thank you for all the stories and unforgettable memories you made just by your videos you’ll be truly missed, RIP legend! Also thank you for helping me smile when I was going through all the trauma and abuse during a bad time of my life!😭

[@davidz6490]

I feel so sad. My condolences to his wife and family... Rest in peace.

[@lace7718]

😢so sad, so young. Condolences to the family and friends.

[@kgarcninethe1st243]

Im gonna cry, he was a true hero 😭😭

[@kenzalethomas1891]

You were a major reason why my interest in comics continued. Thank you for bringing our favorite stories and characters to life. R.I.P.

[@bladewolf656]

Rest in peace, comicstorian

[@realest242]

Oh man I always watch his stuff this is sad man

[@prakash2814]

He is the one that help the child in me alive. He connected me to a time when there were heroes who made me feel safe. Listening to him, made me less afraid. A part of my childhood is gone now. Rest in peace Ben.

[@terrydonaii8737]

my heart felt condolences to those close to him

[@Chris1this]

Thank You Ben❤️🙏🏽

[@kyle6209]

I did no expect this. This dude was amazing.😢

[@is0ocrazy537]

I grew up listening to this guy man this hurts badly

[@Anime.Openings]

No way, 😢 I watched his videos since 5 years and learned a lot about comic books, RIP Sir, your voice will always be in my heart

[@robflo5473]

RiP Ben🙏🙏🙏😔 thank you for all the info, opinions and great memories. As a lifelong comic book fan , what you gave us was invaluable. You will be dearly missed. My condolences to your friends and especially your family.

[@elizabethkusce2718]

So sorry for your loss, greatly missed❤

[@arisenleaf]

He got me through high school. I’ll never forget you Benny.

[@bloodhawk403]

May you rest with the greats, Excelsior Comicstorian.

[@JoeMcCarthy-kj1vr]

He was such a good story teller! R.I.P 🙏d

[@oscarvega8584]

Hope u had fun in this earth benny, thank you for spreading love for the comic book medium ! Your channel will always be welcome in my memory and platforms . Rip

[@zedriccopeland8878]

His voice and the way he told the stories of comics grabbed me instantly to get back into comics as an adult. Rest easy sir🙏🏾

[@TheCottonCandyQueen]

I still have playlists of my favorite heroes saved on my profile. I loved his voice overs, I have a hard time trying to keep up in comics and having his voice over really enhanced the experience. May he rest in peace and be remembered as a good man

[@MiamiGameHunter]

Absolutely heartbroken. I always loved listening to his voice covers of comics.

[@zztibe1943]

Been following his channel since I was only in middle school and now I'm a senior in high school each time he uploads a video put a smile on my face rip ben you be missed

[@ivanmira8340]

May you rest in peace why I watched his stuff since middle school

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

He was a big guy with a big voice, big dreams, and a big heart. When does a man truly die? Only when he's forgotten! And we'll never forget him in the community. He was loved, and I am happy for him.

[@Pixelllllllllll]

I’ve only seen a couple of his videos but he sounds like he was an amazing guy. Rest In Peace to him and my condolences to his friends/family

[@spider-manps4]

Missed but not forgotten. RIP

[@dillbert4084]

This just hit like a shock. RIP. Will be missed.

[@aaronmercado8630]

This is a huge shock. I just finished watching one of this videos

[@SavantPete]

I loved all his videos

[@Pawlikification]

He was a comic icon, thanks for taking us away as we listened to the stories!

[@2x2McRib]

Good god, genuinely heart broken, been a fan and an active doner to this guy for about the past 7 years I’d say. It’s been a true blessing being a fan, excelsior true believer.

[@hab9689]

I love his channel came cross it during covid I will miss hearing his voice telling us those amazing dc and marvel stories

[@idkbtw_]

Always used to watch his vids as a kid, rest easy❤️

[@ck-1649]

I remember watching his voice over narration videos a couple years ago. I can't believe he's actually gone now. RIP

[@Raging_wolverine4233]

Man this so sad I loved his story telling 😢 rip

[@buildaggedonarmanaziie4462]

I always loved this guy. I watched a lot of his content, including the recent Beast World event. Rest in peace. I will miss him.

[@kaylabennett5897]

He got me into comics. I'm really going to miss him. 😢

[@kaylabennett5897]

I can't believe he's gone 😢

[@nickerskine6326]

i didn't think this would pop up on the news! rip bud.😔

[@TrickyDanceMoves]

Rest in Peace, I loved his videos :(

[@EditsbyAl3x]

This channel really got me into reading and buying comics when I was younger, Rest in Peace

[@blanc1985]

This breaks my heart RIP my friend thank you for making my knowledge in comics unlike none other.

[@AdanKaleoZeke]

A legend. Rest in peace brother. Loved hearing you read to my boys and I. Thank you for everything you have done for us all as a community.

[@Vickolai]

I literally would watch this guy once a week. He allow me to keep up with comics in a way that I couldn't physically keep up with

[@tyrano1982]

Really sad news. RIP and my condelences to the family.

[@anthowinebradford2978]

The family got my deepest deepest sympathy I'll pray for them and for their strength and the our needs

[@WiiSwitch1111]

We miss him

[@daniel-id8wo]

Rest in peace Ben such a beautiful voice actor thanks for getting me into comics.

[@Rivera2099]

Thank you Ben for your amazing story telling .. 😔🌹

[@knightofblackfyre7950]

May he rest in peace.

[@Sandraws21]

I’ll miss that man. Total Legend when it cam to telling comic stories and reviewing them. He’ll be missed! 🙏

[@cryptonize2105]

I would literally play his stories and would fall asleep. You will be missed ❤

[@mrjohnson8747]

I'm really sad 😭😢 I just got in to comics last year and he was one of the first channels I came across when when doing my comic book research in order to catch up on the stories RIP Benny

[@christianmanka3884]

He was awesome. RIP legend

[@HobbyistJ]

Rest in Paradise Comicstorian! You got me absorbed listening into your videos late night

[@claytonthomas1980]

Gone but not forgotten, you made us proud in more ways than one and you're in a better place.

[@Yoshimitsuzero]

Thank you Comicstorian, Rest in Peace Ben Potter. I wouldn't have been the person I'm today without your beautiful coverage of amazing stories. Today was kinda hard to get through.

[@kenzietroll]

OMG I WATCH HIM ALL THE TIME I CANT BELIEVE HE’S GONE. RIP LEGEND

[@sandstorm9290]

Rip to the legend, millions of people watch or has watched his content and started enjoying comics because of him I really was hoping to meet him at a con some day this is sad man

[@user-ki9rf5cd4r]

Thank you ben telling us about comicstorian and all heroes that behind the story from beginning to the end we will praying you ben 🙏

[@BigHappySmileyFace]

So bummed :( , this year at NYCC I will be there remembering all the passion he put into his channel. Wish I could have met him.

[@chromosomegang9508]

I loved watching his hero origin vids R.I.P. ❤

[@Tommyturbo1981]

He was one of my favorite KZbinrs. I have trouble with reading comprehension. So I would go onto his channel and it was awesome. It was basically audio books for comics. I learned so much about so many characters through him and he will definitely be missed. I pray for you and your family. 🙏 I hope his wife decides to keep the channel up because there is so much I can still learn from his amazing storytelling. It just really stinks that there will not be any new stories in the future. You will be missed dearly.

[@peacejoy1396]

We'll never forget you Benny

[@kimurapython121]

Rest in peace, I was just rewatching his spiderman comics. That's so sad to hear

[@reesejackson5935]

R.i.p. dude is a comics legend. Anytime someone wants to know about comics, he's one of the go to guys

[@Thegame1132]

Rest in peace

[@codyperrin2297]

And of course my thoughts and prayers go out to Mr potter's family and loved ones.

[@ABIEZHANELADYZHANE]

My goodness, nooo... He's already part of my life. Rest well dear friend!

[@aaronblaze2251]

Man i am still in utter shock