Welcome to Derry: How This Town Became an Iconic Part of Stephen King’s Work

Stephen King’s books are much more closely linked than many people realize, especially those who only know his work through film and television. After writing for decades, it’s remarkable how he’s built a vast, interconnected universe – comparable to Marvel or DC in its depth and lore. This universe includes repeating characters and familiar locations like Castle Rock, Jerusalem’s Lot, and Derry. Of these three key settings, Derry was the last to be fully explored, but King had been developing the idea for years.







