Stussy x Marvel
Stussy teamed up with Marvel Comics for a collaboration that immerses classic characters from the Marvel universe and teleports them into Stussy’s galaxy of iconic imagery.
Series 1 (April 27, 2011)
A collection of tees and hats that fuse archival Marvel images with Stussy’s iconic graphic language. We scoured comic books conventions, ebay, and local comic book stores for old issues with classic covers that would mold well with Stussy’s design aesthetic. Scanned from the original comic books and rare collectors posters from the 1960′s – 1990′s, the tee designs capture the essence of the characters, the texture of vintage comic books and the soulfulness of the Stussy brand. Featuring Captain America, Doctor Doom, Doctor Octopus, Ghost Rider, Punisher, Silver Surfer and Wolverine.
Series 2 (May 6, 2011)
A collection of tees and hats that feature new works by a pool of international artists, invited to revisit their childhood inspirations and interpret their favorites utilizing their signature styles. Featuring artwork by Noah Butkus, Mr. Cartoon, Todd James, James Jarvis, John K., Gary Panter, Bill Plympton, David Shrigley and Will Sweeney.
The Stussy x Marvel Project will be available at Stussy.com, Stussy Chapter Stores and select specialty accounts around the world.
Giving Thanks 2010 and see you at Indy Black Friday inside Gallery Meltdown
Giving Thanks 2010!
Straight to the point. 2010 has been a pain in the ass to Meltdown, Inc., most of our business owner friends we know and the vendors we deal with. Not pretty. Still, I am eternally grateful to all of you that have given us your time and support. To my Healthy Family, Fantastic Staff, Lovely Customers, Clever Creators and Stressed out Vendors, Thank you! Collaborators, Patrons of Comedy, Mini Comics and the arts, Thank you! Sponsors, Supporters of what Meltdown Comics brings to Los Angeles and the Craft of Comic Book Retailing, Thank you.
Locals that believe in shopping at mom and pops stores, Thank you! Reporters/Bloggers of varied stripes, and media partners, Thank you for keeping our Store and our names in the public eye! All our world wide social media followers, Thank you for discussing our events and reposting them and bringing to our attention all the awesome products and ideas that are out there in the wild! All the institutions of higher learning we work with and that have taken to our way of doing things, Thank you!
To our partners and to all the companies that hire us to consult, really Thank you!
To my closest pal in the whole world and his beautiful wife “MUCHAS GRACIAS POR EL AUTOGOL CABRON!“
Really Los Angeles, after 18 yrs in business thru the triumphs and the tears — you have given me lots of both. — I love you, fear you and admire all the chances you have given my store and myself to renew, rebuild, and recharge!
If I was a writer I would polish this and have a great ending for it, but I am not. Just a fan of comic books that appreciates your continued support and business!
Your always,
Gaston D.-L.
Some pictures from 1993! Check it, Hair!