
Mike Hammer is a fictional character created by crime novelist Mickey Spillane in the 1947 book “I, the Jury”. He’s a hard-boiled private investigator based in New York City who isn’t afraid to use violent methods to solve cases. Mike Hammer is known for his cynical view of the world and his brutal methods of dispensing justice. The character became a staple of the detective genre and has been featured in numerous novels, television shows, and films.