From their blog at http://www.starclipper.com/blog/scblog.html,

"Star Clipper was originally founded in University City, Missouri in 1987 as a gaming and science-fiction bookseller. We have since grown to become the region's premier independent retailer of graphic novels, import & domestic comics, zines, manga, pop culture collectibles & merchandise. As a St. Louis landmark emphasizing high-quality publications and excellent customer service, we carry products by every major publisher in the industry, including DC, Marvel, Fantagraphics, Dark Horse, Last Gasp, Drawn & Quarterly, Viz, and Tokyopop, as well as offerings from select other publishers like Le Dernier Cri and Ponent Mon."