Don’t forget about our MASSIVE Sale tomorrow May 18th! Hardcovers like Legend of #zelda favorite Hyrule Hystoria are 40% off, bargain books are 60% off, and everything else is 25% off!! DONT MISS OUT on our amaazzziinnngggg sale!
STAR CLIPPER MEMORIES - A.J. TRUJILLO - STORE OWNER & CAT LOVER
Star Clipper is celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2013! As part of the celebration we’re posting “Memories of Star Clipper” once a week all year long. If you are interested in contributing your favorite memory of Star Clipper, email jon@starclipper.com and your memory may be shared on our social media pages.
This week store owner A.J. Trujillo discusses how she first discovered Star Clipper and what the store has meant to her over the years.
Pictured above: A.J. Trujillo models as Princess Leia at Star Clipper
“I was a recent BFA graduate trying to make ends meet when I moved back to St. Louis in the summer of 1997. I’d had my first taste of retail working for the last several months as the stock lead at an Eddie Bauer in Landmark Mall, Virginia, and figured I could fall back on that if I couldn’t land a design job; but I first wanted to take my portfolio around the area and test the waters.
One of the places I took my book was Studio X. I clicked immediately with the staff and fell in love with the space, then located close to downtown St. Louis.
My portfolio was primarily design— back in the day, that meant cut paper and transfer lettering— but since Studio X did a great deal of illustration, I included a few sample pages of an issue of Wolverine I had “re-imagined.” When reviewing my portfolio, one of the principals summarized my design skills as “competent” but felt that the illustrations were my strength. Then one of the other designers (who grew into a friend, to whom I owe a lifelong debt for introducing me to Wacom tablets) said next:
“Have you heard of that comic book shop in U. City called Star Clipper? You should absolutely check them out.”
Never heard of it. I’d been out of town for years, and besides, I had only set foot in two other comic book specialty stores in my life. But… the praise for Star Clipper was so strong I had to see it for myself. And wouldn’t you know it? I went a few days later, and there was a “Help Wanted” sign on the door. It was one of the best things that ever happened to me.
I can hardly imagine a world without Star Clipper. It has been a privilege to be connected to the comics industry, the St. Louis area community, and the excellent staff. Star Clipper has been the greatest single experience of my personal and professional life and I love it every day. If my luck holds I’ll get to be a part of twenty-five more years here.
Happy Birthday, Star Clipper. And thank you.”
-A.J. Trujillo - Store owner and avid cat lover
Have you heard about our sale on Saturday, May 18th? Discounts are starting at 25% off and some items will even be 75% off! This will be our biggest sale of the year! #flashsale (at Star Clipper)
Jim says, “If you like watching Batman grill steaks and Killer Croc dressed as a pimp then Batman Broken City is perfect for you!” #batman #brianazzarello #eduardorisso #steak #killercroc (at Star Clipper)
Dont forget about our Bettie Page Sets on sale on eBay!
Included in this set:
- “Drink Up” Leopard Flask
- “Love Bettie” Tablet Necklace
- Hot Rod Personal Case
Dark Horse is proud to introduce an impressive line of officially licensed Bettie Page accessories, produced by our friends at Retro-A-Go-Go!
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Dont forget about our Bettie Page Sets for sale on eBay!
Included in this set:
- “Love, Bettie” Cherry Red Contacts Case
- Peek-A-Boo Cigarette Case
- Hot Rod Business Card Holder
Dark Horse is proud to introduce an impressive line of officially licensed Bettie Page accessories, produced by our friends at Retro-A-Go-Go!
This item has Free Shipping!
We have TWO copies left of the sought after Walking Dead #101 ghost variant! Come by Star Clipper and pick it up before it’s gone!
Don’t miss the Book of Da release party this Saturday, May 18 from 5 PM to 10 PM! (at Star Clipper)
We just got a ton of Adventure Time stuff in stock!
Marceline and the Scream Queens is out in trade. —> BUY HERE for $19.99
The new graphic novel Playing With Fire has manga influenced style.—> BUY HERE for $11.99
The POP vinyl figures come as Jake, Finn, Marceline, and Ice King! ($10.99 EACH)
Also, this set of Adventure Time tumblers are specialized for your favorite characters! —> BUY HERE for $35.00
SUPER RARE WALKING DEAD COMIC ON EBAY
Now is your chance to own a rare Walking Dead issue signed by Robert Kirkman!
WALKING DEAD #100 RETAILER APPRECIATION COVER SIGNED BY ROBERT KIRKMAN
Solicitation: “SOMETHING TO FEAR” CONTINUES!
This extra-sized chapter contains one of the darkest moments in Rick Grimes’ life, and one of the most violent and brutal things to happen within the pages of this series. 100 issues later, this series remains just as relentless as the debut issue. Do not miss the monumental 100th issue of THE WALKING DEAD!
THIS ISSUE IS VERY, VERY RARE!
