Bill Wray was born William York Wray on March 24, 1956, and has built a career that spans comic books, animation, and fine art painting across nearly five decades. He is perhaps best widely recognized for his work on *The Ren & Stimpy Show* and his long association with *Mad* magazine, though his comics résumé is considerably deeper, stretching from 1977 through the present day and encompassing over 150 credited issues.
What If? #11 (1978)
His catalog ranges impressively across publishers and genres, with notable work on titles including *Justice League of America*, *Batman: The Cult*, *Green Arrow*, *Haywire*, *The Web*, and *Dexter's Laboratory*, where he served in multiple capacities — as artist, colorist, inker, letterer, and writer at various points.
What If? #16 (1979)
Alongside his sequential work, Wray has increasingly devoted himself to regional landscape painting, developing a tightly cropped, abstract approach that critics have recognized for its painterly energy. *Southwest Art Magazine* described him as a chronicler of fading urban environments, while his work has drawn praise for the bold drama he brings to city scenes. This dual identity — skilled commercial cartoonist and serious fine art painter — gives Wray an unusual profile among his peers, with urban landscapes, cartoon imagery, and superheroes all finding a place within a coherent and recognizable visual sensibility.
