Ben Katzner
Writer and comedian making his comics debut with Hello, My Name Is Poop
📍 New York City
Ben Katzner is a writer and comedian who brought his humor chops to the comics world with Hello, My Name Is Poop, a middle-grade graphic novel published by Wonderbound (Vault Comics). The story follows a boy who gets stuck with an unfortunate nickname at his new school—only to discover it comes with magical farting powers.
A Midwest transplant to New York City, Ben has built a career writing for outlets like Insider, Buzzfeed, and USA Today, while also performing standup comedy on stages across the country. His background in comedy shines through in his approach to children’s literature, blending genuine emotional storytelling with laugh-out-loud humor.
Hello, My Name Is Poop marked Ben’s entry into comics, partnering with artist Ian McGinty and colorist Fred C. Stresing to create a story that tackles bullying, identity, and finding courage—all through the lens of flatulence-based magic.
