Karl Moline

Karl Michael Moline was born on June 26, 1973, and died on September 11, 2024. An American comic book artist, he is best known as the co-creator of *Fray*, the futuristic *Buffy the Vampire Slayer* spin-off, alongside writer Joss Whedon. Moline provided the artwork for the entire series and later contributed a *Fray*-centric story to *Tales of the Slayers*. His career in comics spanned from 1996 to 2023, during which he was credited as artist or inker on 72 issues. His most frequent titles include *Route 666*, *The Loners*, *Rogue*, *Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight*, and *B.P.R.D.: The Dead Remembered*. Moline’s style was clean and expressive, well-suited for both supernatural action and character-driven drama. He collaborated regularly with writers like Whedon and Andi Watson, and his work on *Fray* remains a touchstone for fans of the Whedonverse. Later in life, he continued to work in the industry, contributing to major franchises while maintaining a devoted following. Though he did not receive major industry awards during his lifetime, his co-creation of *Fray* and his steady, reliable body of work have left a lasting impression on readers and peers alike.