Abby Howard

Abigail "Abby" Howard was born on August 3, 1992, in Jackson, Mississippi, and grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina. She pursued a degree in biology and a specialization in evolution at McGill University in Montreal. 

Science pervaded her educational background but never dominated her lifelong profession, as Abby went after and excelled as an artist and storyteller. Her science background quietly permeates her artwork, permeated with a scientific inclination for imaginative stories. 

Expecting Their Third Baby 

In 2025, Abby Howard and her husband Matt joyfully announced that they are expecting their third child. With two young sons already, Griffin and August, the pair was delighted and emotionally significant when it comes to this pregnancy. 

They shared the announcement and their experience openly for their large social media following but kept a balance in sharing intimate moments and maintaining the privacy of their kids. This moment is a happy and meaningful new start in Abby's life and family.

Career as a Webcomic 

Abby began her career as a webcomic with Junior Scientist Power Hour in 2012, a pop culture parodying funny slice-of-life comic. She became more popular as she was a contestant of the webcomic reality show Strip Search. 

Abby's lead project is The Last Halloween, a horror-comedy webcomic following a young girl named Mona as she battles monsters on Halloween night. Backed by a highly successful Kickstarter project, this comic is praised for its intricate storytelling, realistic illustrations, and engaging characters. 

Other Works of Art 

Aside from her flagship webcomic, Abby has also co-authored The Portrait of Sal Pullman, a comic book written in collaboration with author Lonnie Nadler, and authored Dinosaur Empire!, a graphic novel exploring prehistoric history as part of the Earth Before Us series. She also co-hosted the horror-themed podcast Scared Yet?, showing her versatility in exploring horror in other than comics. 

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Game Development 

Abby is a co-founder of independent game studio Black Tabby Games, a studio she shares with husband Tony Arias. The studio makes horror visual novels that combine storytelling and interactivity. 

Some of the key titles are Scarlet Hollow, which is known for its rich story and atmospheric setting, and Slay the Princess, a 2023-released psychological horror visual novel in which players cope with complex moral dilemmas. Abby's skills in narrative design and art direction are central to the success of the studio. 

Personal Life 

Abby is married to Matt Howard, and they are high school sweethearts. They live a robust family life and are active on social media. They have two kids and announced in 2025 that Abby was pregnant with their third child. Abby and Matt post about parenthood and being creators on TikTok, walking the line between public interaction and shielding the privacy of their children. 

Social Media Influence 

Abby and Matt have amassed millions of fans by sharing real and down-to-earth posts on marriage, parenting, and living a creative life. Their TikTok presence is marked with honesty, humor, and openness, attracting a large base as they navigate internet stardom and family privacy. 

Public Speaking and Community Engagement 

Abby is a regular fixture at comic book panels, interviews, and conventions, as well as indie game development and women in tech events. 

She advocates for diversity and representation within them, mentoring and inspiring new creators, especially women and LGBTQ+ individuals. 

Advocacy and Representation 

As an openly bisexual woman herself, Abby is vocal about LGBTQ+ rights and representation in media. She believes in inclusive storytelling and provides a platform for underrepresented communities in the gaming and comic universe, using her platform to raise awareness about these issues. 

Hobbies and Interests 

Abby is an enthusiastic horror fan, frequently adding genre elements to drawings on a daily basis. Her passion is drawing from natural history, folklore, and science, giving drawing tutorials and methods to fans in addition to artwork posts. They have great influence on and enrichment of her work. 
 

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