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Who Is Mike Hammer? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Mike Hammer (Creator-Owned): origin, story and key facts about the character.

By the Pop Culture Files editorial team3 min read✓ Fact-checked
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Mike Hammer is a Creator-Owned comic book character, the alter ego of Michael Hammer, with over 16 comic issue appearances.

Who is Mike Hammer?

Creation Mike Hammer is a private detective created by Mickey Spillane , the character debuted in 1947 in the novel I , the Jury . Spillane was a comic book writer and created what can be considered Hammer's prototype, detective Mike Lancer , who debuted in Green Hornet Comics #10 (December, 1942). Even before launching I, the Jury , Spillane planned a comic strip in 1953 called " Mike Danger " which would be illustrated by Mike Roy .

Key facts

Mike Hammer is of human origin. The character is published by Creator-Owned. With 16 recorded issue appearances, Mike Hammer ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Mike Hammer?

Mike Hammer is a Creator-Owned comic character with 16 issue appearances.

What is Mike Hammer's real name?

Mike Hammer's real identity is Michael Hammer.

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