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Who Is Ultra-Max? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Ultra-Max (Marvel): Ultra-Max was a sentient computer virus created by Max E. Mumm.

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Ultra-Max is a Marvel comic book character, with over 4 comic issue appearances. Ultra-Max was a sentient computer virus created by Max E. Mumm.

Who is Ultra-Max?

Origin Mr. Mazzilli of Ampersand Communications hired Max. E. Mumm to create a computer virus, allegedly on behalf of the United States government to be used as a potential weapon against hostile governments. Max. E. Mumm created Ultra-Max for Mazzilli, egotistically signing his name to his work. Mazzilli introduced Ultra-Max into the computers of his rivals at Raycom via a "backdoor." Creation Ultra-Max was created by writers Peter David , Greg Wright , Gerard Jones , Jim Valentino , pencilers Steven Butler , M.C.

Key facts

Ultra-Max and first appeared in "The System Bytes Part 3: To the Max; My Ten Worst Villains; Selling the War". The character is published by Marvel. With 4 recorded issue appearances, Ultra-Max ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Ultra-Max?

Ultra-Max was a sentient computer virus created by Max E. Mumm.

When did Ultra-Max first appear?

Ultra-Max first appeared in "The System Bytes Part 3: To the Max; My Ten Worst Villains; Selling the War".

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