Max E. Mumm
Max E. Mumm was a computer genius, responsible for creating the Ultra-Max virus.
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Max E. Mumm
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Real name:
Maxwell Edward Mummford
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Male
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Origin
Born Maxwell Edward Mummford, Max E. Mumm was old friends with Linus Lieberman, and like him was incredibly gifted in using and taking advantage of computers. While in college, Mummford legally had his name changed to Max E. Mumm on a dare.
Creation
Max E. Mumm was created for The System Bytes story arc that appeared in several of the 1992 summer annuals released by Marvel.
Major Story Arcs
The System Bytes Part I: Byte Bt Byte
Mr. Mazzilli of Ampersand Communications hires Max. E. Mumm to create a computer virus, allegedly on behalf of the US government to be used as a potential weapon against hostile governments. Max created the Ultra-Max virus for Mazzilli, egotistically signing his name to his work.
Mazzilli, uses a "backdoor" to introduce the Ultra-Max virus to his rivals at Raycom's computer system.
Powers and Abilities
Max E. Mumm possesses no special powers, but is an incredibly intelligent individual. He is a highly skilled computer hacker and was capable of developing sophisticated computer viruses.
Alternate Universes
Earth-691 - Guardians of the Galaxy
The Max E. Mumm that appeared in this universe (via a flashback) appeared to be Caucasian.
