Ben Potter, a beloved YouTube personality known as Comicstorian to his millions of followers, has died at the age of 40 in a single-vehicle car crash near Fort Collins, Colorado. The Colorado State Patrol confirmed to US Weekly on Tuesday, June 12, that Potter was killed on Saturday, June 8, when his silver Toyota 4Runner traveled off the right shoulder, crossed over a frontage road, and rolled multiple times.
According to the police statement, Potter was wearing his safety belt but succumbed to injuries from the crash while at the scene. He was the sole occupant of the vehicle, and no other vehicles were involved in the incident. While investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing, authorities have stated that there are "no indications that impairment or excessive speed was involved."
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
Potter's wife, Nathalie Potter, shared the tragic news via her husband's X account (formerly known as Twitter) on Monday, June 10. "My husband, Ben Potter, passed away in an unfortunate accident," Nathalie wrote. "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." Nathalie described Ben as a loving and genuine person who always made time for his loved ones, striving to make everyone laugh and ensure their well-being. "He was our rock and he'd reassure his loved ones whenever they needed it," she added.
Ben Potter, known to many as Comicstorian on YouTube, sadly passed away in an unfortunate accident 2 days ago. pic.twitter.com/vdMR2qk9tL — ScreenSpot (@screenspot) June 10, 2024
Requesting privacy from Ben's fans as she grieves and preserves "everything he's built," Nathalie expressed her determination to continue her husband's legacy. "His channel was one of his greatest accomplishments, and while we all need our time to mourn him, I know he wouldn't want it to end like this," she wrote. "The team and I want to keep that going. To honor him by continuing to tell great stories by great people, as well as to keep the memory of our very own superhero alive."
Ben's YouTube channel, Comicstorian, boasts over 3 million subscribers and nearly 4,000 videos, showcasing his love for comics and his talent for creating engaging audio dramas. His final video, titled "Why DC's Reboots Beat Marvel," was published just one day before his untimely death.
The news of Ben's passing has sparked an outpouring of tributes from fans and fellow content creators. O'Shea Jackson Jr., the son of rapper Ice Cube, shared his condolences on X, writing, "Rest in Peace to Comicstorian. I'm heartbroken to hear this news. One of my favorite follows on YouTube, thank you so much for your work man I was a huge fan. Prayers to his loved ones. Long live Ben Potter."
Comic book author Scott Snyder also expressed his shock and sadness, stating, "Completely Stunned and deeply saddened to hear this. Benny's love for comics was infectious and amazing to be around. My sincere condolences to his family."
As the comic book community mourns the loss of one of its most passionate and dedicated voices, investigations into the circumstances surrounding Ben Potter's tragic accident continue. The Colorado State Patrol has not released any further details regarding the cause of the crash, but the absence of any indications of impairment or excessive speed suggests that it may have been a devastating and unforeseen event.
