Who Is Abby Holland? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Abby Holland is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Abigail Arcane Cable Holland, with over 386 comic issue appearances. Abby is the niece of Anton Arcane, former wife of Matthew Cable (now known as Dream's raven Matthew) and was wife of the Swamp Thing and mother of Tefé Holland. In the new 52, she is the still the niece of Anton, but no longer Swamp Thing's wife.

Who is Abby Holland?

Origin Abby Holland was born in 1955 Transylvania , Romania to Gregori Arcane and Anise Arcane. After her mother's death, she was confronted by Anton Arcane , her Uncle, who wanted to teach her evil magic. Her father prevented this, but subsequently died in a land mine explosion, only to be brought back by Anton as the Patchwork Man . Swamp Thing intervened to save Abby when she was abducted by the Patchwork Man, leaving her with Matthew Cable afterwards. Creation Abby Holland was created by Len Wein in Swamp Thing #3. Character Evolution DC Comics/Vertigo Abby Holland (DC/Vertigo) Abby overcame a difficult childhood. Later on, Abby is confronted by her uncle, Anton Arcane who wants to teach her evil magic but is stopped from doing so when her father intervenes. Abby's father is presumed dead when he stepped on a land mine.

Key facts

Abby Holland is of mutant origin and first appeared in "The Patchwork Man". The character is published by DC Comics. With 386 recorded issue appearances, Abby Holland ranks among the most featured characters in comics.