Religion: not determined yet
Name: Ray
Other Names: Gray
Classification:
supporting character
Publisher(s): 
First Appearance: Marvel Knights 4 #21 (Oct. 2005): "Desperate Housewife"
Creators: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Valentine DeLandro, Ron Frenz, Matt Banning, Sal Buscema
Number of Appearances: 1
Employer: Ray's Papaya
Occupation: business owner, restaurateur
Location: New York City, New York, USA
Gender: male
"Ray" was apparently originally intended by the artist to be named "Gray."
Susan Storm Richards, narrating the story that Ray's Papaya appeared in, states: "Later, from Pillows to Ray's Papaya for hotdogs, coconut juice and-- [gossip]"
Thus, this eating establishment is explicitly referred to as "Ray's Papaya." Also, the large sign on the front of the restaurant reads "Ray's Papaya." However, Susan Storm's narration caption box is in front of the lefthand side of the sign in a spot that a letter "G" might appear. On the sign below the restaurant's front window, the restaurant is clearly named "Gray's Papaya." This sign proclaims that the restaurant has "The Biggest Bargains in Manhattan! You Better Believe It!"
Rays Papaya (or "Gray's Papaya") must be a pretty good place. She-Hulk, Sharon Ventura (She-Thing), and Alicia Masters took Susan Storm Richards there for a "Girl's Night Out" when Susan's husband Reed Richards seemingly forgot their wedding anniversary (again). Emma Frost was with them, and Ms. Frost would probably not have gone inside this seemingly declasse establishment if it didn't have something for it.
While at Ray's Papaya, the ladies dished and finally prodded Susan Storm Richards into telling a tale of a time she almost had a fling with the Black Panther. The ladies spend about 5 pages worth of this comic book story inside Ray's Papaya, and there are many pictures of the interior in addition to a good establishing shot of the outside of the place.
Marvel Knights 4 #21 (Oct. 2005): "Desperate Housewife" (business/store name)
Suggested links for further research about this character:
- https://www.comics.org/issue/266234/
- http://comicbookdb.com/issue.php?ID=31112
- http://marvel.wikia.com/Marvel_Knights_4_Vol_1_21