Mumm-Ra (2011)


 * For the 1985 incarnation, please see Mumm-Ra (original).

"Don't be deceived by appearances, my true form is far more powerful! Ancient Spirits of Evil, transform this decayed form into Mumm-Ra! The Ever! Living!"

- Mumm-Ra

Mumm-Ra is an undead sorcerer and the primary antagonist of the 2011 ThunderCats series. Like his 1985 counterpart Mumm-Ra is the bound servant of the Ancient Spirits of Evil.

Little is known about Mumm-Ra's orgins. However at some point in the distant past Mumm-Ra commanded a fleet of warships that were combing space for Power Stones - stones of immense power that would make Mumm-Ra invincible. On his ships were several enslaved anthropomorphic animal species - including Cats, Birds, Dogs, Monkeys, Jackals, and Lizards that did Mumm-Ra's will.

After Mumm-Ra destroyed the Plunn-Darr star system to create material that would allow him to forge a very powerful sword, the Cat leader Leo lead a revolt against Mumm-Ra. Mumm-Ra's ship crashed on Third-Earth, and Mumm-Ra sealed himself in his sarcophagus. The various free animal species divided the Power Stones amongst themselves and proceeded to settle Third Earth.

For the next several millennia Mumm-Ra remained in hibernation. When he judged it safe he emerged from hibernation. Gathering willing allies, Mumm-Ra began a program to conquer Third Earth and re-enslave the various animal species living on Third-Earth.

Personality
This version of Mumm-Ra is shown to be just as ruthless, sadistic, and callous as his 1985 counterpart. This version of Mumm-Ra is shown to be seeking to impose order on a disorderly universe, unlike his 1985 counterpart who was only interested in obtaining power for himself and the Ancient Spirits of Evil, however he is willing to kill billions of individuals to achieve his goals. Despite his depraved personality, Mumm-Ra does have his limits. Mumm-Ra once described Kaynar and Addicus as guilty of "crimes, vile even to me."

Trivia
The 2011 incarnation of Mumm-Ra was voiced by British-American actor Robin Atkin Downes. In addition to Mumm-Ra Downes also voiced the villains Solaris and Manchester Black.