Rest in Peace Benny
Added 2024-06-10 21:19:01 +0000 UTCTwo 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. As a husband, a son, a brother, a friend, or even just a stranger, Ben was loving and genuine. He was someone who would listen and make time for his loved ones. He would do his best to make everyone laugh and make sure they were okay. He was our rock and he'd reassure his loved ones whenever they needed it.
He was my world and I need time to be with friends and family. I have so many things I need to figure out but firstly, I need to grieve. I ask that you respect my privacy as well as everyone else's. Right now my priority is preserving everything he's built and I don't have any plans beyond that.
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.
Ben spent over 10 years spreading his love and appreciation for his hobbies. It was through his love of exciting stories and well written characters that got him started on YouTube.
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.
We supported each other on everything we wanted to do and I'm not about to stop now.
-Nathalie Potter
Comments
Benny was the reason I got into comics and superheros. To hear that he’s gone is gutting.
Ryan Kain
2024-07-21 00:00:32 +0000 UTCIt still doesn't feel real.
Comic Cultured
2024-06-24 16:38:00 +0000 UTCstay safe Benny's family and friends you all will be in my thoughts and prayers
JD Pepper
2024-06-12 07:30:08 +0000 UTCI enjoyed the work he did. I always wanted to do something like this and it was cool to see/hear it come to life. My heart goes out to you and your family. Also to everyone affected by this tragedy. Id love to support the channel and keep what Benny started continuing forward in so more people see the work he did. This is very hard to process for sure. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. R. “Rhyno” H.
Ryan Haislip
2024-06-12 04:41:43 +0000 UTCListening to him talk while working became a routine for me. And seeing his passion for comics never die down, even during some weird times, was always excellent. That is why we have so many comic channels on YouTube now. I joined his Patreon a long time ago and stopped because I was low on money, but I joined back up again because I dont want to see what he created to die. I will support for as long as I can. Thank You, Benny, for everything. Rest in peace
KavinCatastrophe
2024-06-11 20:37:59 +0000 UTCThis guy and his podcasts/videos have been in my life weekly for a solid 10+ years. He was always great to interact with on streams and was so humble and down to earth. I should have subbed such a long time ago but in memory of his legacy and the joy he brought me I will keep the subscription until its no longer available.
Cyprian Clubbs
2024-06-11 19:44:30 +0000 UTCI’m so sorry for ur loss, I loved the vibe of the channel and I’ll show support as long as I possibly can. I loved every Batman video and truly loved the mangastorian, and being a straw hat fan. I was looking forward to him getting caught up, and find out what the one piece truly is. Benny was my favorite YouTuber, he seemed like a genuine nice kind hearted dude and he will be missed.
andrew jones
2024-06-11 14:43:43 +0000 UTCYou all have my condolences, I loved to listen to him voice my favorite characters as I was working.
Jacob Gerrietts
2024-06-11 14:08:18 +0000 UTCMan, this sucks! I found Comicstorian at one of the lowest times of my life. I had a bad ankle and couldn't walk or work. I stumbled upon his channel on YouTube. I think the video was DC Metal! The way he brought life and excitement to the story made me invested! I fell in love with reading comics all over again. I also watched a ton of his videos on Comicstorian and stumbled across his Agent Venom analysis. I discovered that he had an ankle injury very similar to mine, and he got it from working for the government, just like me. How he made a way to “make it” out of his situation by making Comicstorian was fucking inspiring to me. I subscribed to everything at that point and honestly wanted to see this dude win! This one hurts.
John Harris
2024-06-11 13:14:43 +0000 UTCStill don't want to believe it.....Benny is THE reason that I became the comic fan that I am today and I will forever be grateful for everything you've done for me and this entire community of comic fans. I will for sure be going back to the run he covered that hooked me, Original Sin, and every other run that he covered. RIP Brother.
Kap2168
2024-06-11 12:02:04 +0000 UTCAs a person who enjoyed comics at a young age and went blind, too blind to even read comics anymore, Benny's work was extremely appreciated. It allowed me to keep up with the stories I'd grown up with and how they were progressing with new writers and new storylines. The joy he's brought so many with his efforts can't be put into simple words. I know I will continue to support his dream, even now. I'm so sorry for the personal loss, and his loss is shared and lamented.
BJ's Bounties
2024-06-11 07:41:11 +0000 UTCI don’t really know what to say, what words to choose. I’m sorry for your loss. When I found Comicstorian I was so happy that it was a way for me to reconnect with comics. The fact that I have started a small collection of my own now is because of the joy Benny spread. I wish I could have thanked him for that. 💜
Emma Norling
2024-06-11 07:22:17 +0000 UTCI'm so sorry for your loss. It's heartbreaking. His laughter and enthusiasm was infectious. Rest in peace Benny
Dan Dodwell
2024-06-11 07:03:50 +0000 UTCNo please don't say Benny is gone please don't I'm hurt just like the rest of you his channel kept me alive with Rob core. I was in hospital surgery this is why I don't know. To Mrs Benny his wife Ma'am im truly Condolences and all his family his children and all the family and friends Benny to me on patron was more then a symbol of hope when you lose so much in life and you hear someone voice from so far away take you pain suffering away with his team and family at comicstoria its deeply tragic not just for me but as part of his legacy he gave up so much of his time effort family he loved new thing and passionate about new stories and things to surprise us with. Almighty God I wish you would have allowed more time here with us and his family friends and the world he supported and is family. But who am I to tell dear Lord you must have had need of him more then we did all of us. Breaking our hearts won't even 💔 ever mend the years and his sound affects were wild and enthusiastic phenomenal full stories which I just got to see and add my self too. In hospital you wish to meet the people who kept you going in life smile story and gave you moments of happiness. Now I'm 😨 afraid I mite see Mr Benny in heaven Thank you Sir for all the comments you gave replied back even in dark times in your channel wanted to see you and. Rob from comics explained in one life time chance at comic con never never been. I hope that I can pay my respect 🙌 to family friends in service some how please I would be grateful Mrs Benny and family 👨👩👧👦💯😢😢🫂🫂🫂💙💜🙏🙏🙏 Our prayers are for you always and everyone please stay strong faith he is remarkable and his vision to keep going 🙏 May God bless him always 🙏 Love you loads big brother Benny thank you from UK 🇬🇧 ALL OF US 🌍🌎🌏🌄🌃🪐🌌🌠🔊🎶📚📔📕🕯🕯🕯🕯🪔🪔🪔🪔💯🙏🙏🙏 Where have you gone our Star 🌟 our Storyteller our voice of peace calm From a person who suffers critical mental health Illness 🕯🕯🕯🕯🙏🙏🙏 im so sorry 😞 😔 Benny brother won't ever be the same 1 in Zillion person does what you have done 💔 😢 🙏
X23thegame
2024-06-11 05:51:58 +0000 UTCI’m so so sorry for your loss. May Benny rest in peace
VK
2024-06-11 04:26:38 +0000 UTCI'm so sorry for your loss, he was the greatest as brought comicstorian to new heights with all the people. He will be missed.
Spider-manfav
2024-06-11 01:00:51 +0000 UTCI’m so sorry for your loss, Ben may had voiced heros, but he was the real hero.
Ultra
2024-06-11 00:07:39 +0000 UTCSorry for you and your families loss. Best wishes to you all. He will be missed dearly.
Doctor Akuma
2024-06-10 23:15:37 +0000 UTCBenny's voices and passion for the content he made inspired me to want to get into content creation and even helped me jump head first into voice acting. His videos and commentary got me through some rough spots in life ... Rest in peace Benny, you will truly be missed.
Echo
2024-06-10 23:04:28 +0000 UTCI'm so sorry for your loss. He's always been my source for comics and getting up to date and everything going on regarding comics. I've discovered his channel in 2017 and when he announced the patreon I didn't hesitate to support. He will be missed by this community.
Bruce Wayne
2024-06-10 23:02:25 +0000 UTCnooOOOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOGOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOH. 😭😭😭😭😭😭. I’m so very sorry for your loss. Benny was the best comic book content creator we could’ve asked for. His light hearted energy and his love for the genre made me fall in love with comics. Passing along my condolences to you and the entire team. ❤️
Cody Draving
2024-06-10 22:49:02 +0000 UTCRip Benny thanks for bringing joy an entertainment to my life you will be missing
I3ltchImAdorable
2024-06-10 22:46:34 +0000 UTCI’ve only ever been a lurker in this community but it has meant the world to me. Comicstorian was my fist exposure to comics growing up. He inspired me to create and learn. I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. Please be well.
Tanner
2024-06-10 22:41:39 +0000 UTCI'm so sorry. Love you Benny, thank you for everything.
Gears
2024-06-10 22:28:51 +0000 UTCRest in piece the stories you told greeted many with amaze and wonder. Thank you for the stories
Alexis Woods
2024-06-10 22:14:22 +0000 UTCI don't even know what to say... I don't believe it.....I've been watching for years and he and the team were always my go to channel for laughs and to relax....watching him got me into comics. Im truly sorry for your loss. He will be missed..
Devin Taylor
2024-06-10 22:12:21 +0000 UTCBenny was a big inspiration to me. From his comic book content to his retelling his time before YouTube, the lot of it had helped me through some of the hardest times of my life. My heart goes out to all his family, friends, and the people he impacted.
Asterius Vega
2024-06-10 22:08:42 +0000 UTCBenny always had a way to make you feel like family through his videos. Deepest condolences and prayers to his family and close friends.🙏🏾He will be missed and forever remembered as the greatest.
Michael B
2024-06-10 21:46:20 +0000 UTCYou have my deepest regards over this terrible time. Take care of you and yours, Natalie. I'm sorry for your loss, and us Comicstorian fans will be here if/when you continue.
DaSalvatore
2024-06-10 21:43:39 +0000 UTCI am so sorry for your loss. Benny had reignited my passion for comics and I will forever be thankful for that.
Christian Pittenger
2024-06-10 21:43:11 +0000 UTCWait what … I don’t want to believe this. He was one of us comic book guys… a tear falls from my eye . You will be missed Benny
Curtis Stevenson
2024-06-10 21:41:46 +0000 UTCI’ll forever be thankful for the passion for comics and story’s that he gave me, rest in peace Benny. May the lord look after your family.
Jake Vining
2024-06-10 21:39:27 +0000 UTCSo very sorry for your loss.. May Benny rest in peace.
Sengoret
2024-06-10 21:38:00 +0000 UTCI’m so sorry for your loss. Utterly heartbreaking news. My deepest condolences. Rest in peace Benny.
Seb Gray
2024-06-10 21:36:41 +0000 UTCRest in peace Benny and Nathalie sorry for your loss
Luis Delgado
2024-06-10 21:36:32 +0000 UTCMy heart sank when I read the news. His videos broadened my view of comics when I started out and his input, commentary, and especially the rants were all great sources input into the world of comics for me. I always respected him especially these last couple years as he tried to balance the algorithm while still doing the stuff he wanted to do and love.
DragoRay
2024-06-10 21:35:55 +0000 UTCWe'll Miss you Benny! you were definitely a great one.
Fishtix
2024-06-10 21:34:53 +0000 UTCMy heart is broken. Such a generous, supportive, larger-than-life man. Sending so much love x
Dan’s mum
2024-06-10 21:30:26 +0000 UTCRest in peace Benny. So sorry this happened. Your husband was amazing and an inspiration. I hope you get all the love and support you need.
Hakeem Fleming
2024-06-10 21:29:27 +0000 UTCWow I can't believe it. I'm so heartbroken I listen to him all the time while I'm working. Rip Benny
Justin Credible
2024-06-10 21:28:45 +0000 UTCSo sorry Natalie for your loss and i will always be thankful for this channel and all the hard work and fun he put in to it. Repose en Paix!
Christopher Mcleod
2024-06-10 21:28:01 +0000 UTCSo sorry Nathalie, rest in peace Benny.
Wamezy
2024-06-10 21:27:47 +0000 UTCRest in Peace Benny, the legendary Comicstorian. God Bless his soul.
Emma Rod
2024-06-10 21:27:09 +0000 UTCHe was loved, he was the greatest, he was an inspiration to many, myself included. I’m heartbroken. My condolences to the loved ones. He’ll be remembered
Cristopher Manriquez
2024-06-10 21:27:07 +0000 UTCRest in peace Benny you brought all of us countless hours of joy. I’m sorry for your loss Nathalie.
WadeWilson69963
2024-06-10 21:25:26 +0000 UTCWatching benny was what got me into comics! RIP to a true legend.
N3ATFR3AK
2024-06-10 21:25:08 +0000 UTCRest in peace to one of the greats 🫶
Connor Smith
2024-06-10 21:23:49 +0000 UTCI'm so sorry, my deepest condolences. Your husband kept me sane while working overseas. He will be fondly remembered.
JG2310
2024-06-10 21:23:17 +0000 UTCBenny was, is and will always be a hero to me
Mager
2024-06-10 21:22:40 +0000 UTCOmg I’m heartbroken. May the king rest in peace.
Emmanuel Paredes
2024-06-10 21:20:25 +0000 UTC