Why the Next Stephen King TV Show Is Bringing Back a Mysterious The Shining Character

Dick Hallorann is famous as the chef at the Overlook Hotel and becomes a friend to young Danny Torrance because they both have psychic abilities – a power known as ‘the shining.’ Though he appears in both the novel *The Shining* and its sequel, *Doctor Sleep*, the movies change his story significantly (be warned: he dies in Stanley Kubrick’s *The Shining*). However, Hallorann’s reappearance in the 1960s-set *Welcome to Derry* proves he remains an important character in Stephen King adaptations, and suggests he’ll play an even bigger role in future installments of that series.

Batman Comic That Introduced 2 of His Biggest Villains Just Sold for a Record Price Only Bruce Wayne Could Afford

A copy of the 1940 Batman #1 comic recently sold for $651,188 (or $794,449 with the buyer’s fee), according to Goldin. This particular copy received a 7.0 grade from CGC, meaning its pages are off-white to white. Comics in better condition could potentially sell for even more, and one already has – a near-mint copy of Batman #1 sold for $2.2 million in 2021. However, that’s not the most expensive vintage comic ever sold. That record belongs to a copy of Action Comics #1, which went for an incredible $6 million in 2024.

Valve blocks mature games from Steam Early Access — what it means?

In July 2025, Steam changed its rules for publishing games, largely to satisfy requests from its financial backers. As a result, hundreds of adult games were taken down. While some of these removals were probably reasonable, it created a worrying situation. Many gamers wondered why Steam cared what people purchased with their own money.

How to open the Settings app on Windows 11

The Settings app is useful, but you need to know how to access it. Luckily, Windows 11 offers several ways to open it – from the Start menu and Taskbar, to the Desktop and File Explorer. You can also use Quick Settings, shortcuts, or commands.