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Who created Mike Hammer?
Mike Hammer, the tough private eye Stacy Keach was famous for playing, was created by American crime novelist Mickey Spillane. Spillane introduced the character in his 1947 novel 'I, the Jury'. The character became hugely popular, leading to numerous books, films, and television adaptations, including Keach's iconic portrayal.
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