I was on the book trail and had been to Dragon's Lair Books and More, which accidentally put his…read moreinitials by Austin Books and Comics, so I was treated like I was crazy and had already been to the head store. That's why they call the store at the front. You have to be aware that they have four separate stores instead of one with four different departments. If you aren't and ask questions as I did, you will be treated as though you are demented. The tone I encountered was condescending at best. The manager, a woman, had no problem with their behaviour. She is okay with discriminating per age against customers. These employees are proud to make it clear that first-time customers and anyone over 40 are not welcome here. All customers should be treated with courtesy, regardless of age or familiarity with the store. If you are not familiar with the store or are over 40 they don't want you to shop here. I'd like to know how old the owner of this store, which is for some reason, made up of four little stores in the same location, even is.

Day 2...quest for Black Panther (Marvel Comic books) for my nephew for his birthday. Thus, I landed…read moreat Austin Books & Comics. My first impression...wow...this comic bookstore is super well organized. Large font hanging placards make it very easy to peruse rows of comics, graphic novels, and collectibles. The prices of the comic books were reasonable. One of the highlights of my visit was finally finding Black Panther Marvel comics after being on the hunt for them. Austin Books & Comics had a solid selection, making it clear they care about stocking both popular titles and meaningful characters. Seeing Black Panther prominently represented felt especially rewarding, and it turned my visit into a successful and memorable one. In addition, one of the sales representatives pointed me to the Black Panther section of comic books. Today, I learned that most comic books come out about monthly and they come in a series. For Black Panther, they had 4 comic books in the series. Now, I need to consult with my brother to determine which ones I should purchase for my nephew. Happy to have found the comics I have been searching for....

My nephew's birthday is in April and he's very fond of comic books. My brother asked me to look…read morefor Marvel comic books in Austin. First, visit Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy. From the outside, it sits quietly in a North Austin shopping center near Hop Doddy's. If you blink, you might miss it. Once you step through the doors, you feel transported to a totally different place like Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the Harry Potter story. You find shelves of comics, books, games...everywhere your imagination can take you. Dragon's Lair has been part of the Austin community since 1986. You feel a rush to flip through comics, try on costumes or transport yourself to a fantasy land. New releases co-exist with long loved series. Graphic novels, tabletop games, miniatures, dice, and collectibles are readily available. The prices at Dragon's Liar appear reasonable. According to the store manager, the tables within the store are reserved for Magic tournaments, Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) campaigns, and board games spread across tables. The energy is welcoming fostering collaboration between new and existing players. The shop cats, Diana and Brigid, wander through aisles like they own the place, which makes Dragon Liar feel homey and welcoming. The store stays open late sometimes, acknowledging that games and stories don't always fit neatly into set hours. Dragon's Lair is huge, busy, sometimes overwhelming in a good way. It reflects Austin's creative culture...inclusive, and deeply passionate.

Pretty massive space filled with comics, figures, collectibles, toys, graphic novels, fantasy,…read morecostumes and tables for game playing. They've been in business for forty years and it's easy to see why. They've cultivated a welcoming environment for everyone from the "comic book nerd" to the novice. Friendly service-chatting up books and games with patrons. Reading and play area for kids=bonus. Large selection of comics and other things (as mentioned above). Super clean store.

A small little shop tucked away next to a million others. There's all sorts of stuff in here, but…read morenot a very big selection of comics. Like I said, it's a very small shop. That being said, they were helpful and kind. If I any questions they were happy to help. I picked up an ASM #36 Mary Jane variant. I'm pretty happy with it.

Let me start off by saying I traveled everywhere looking for the right comic book store here in…read moreAustin, Texas. Finally, I stumble into this place. The gentleman was gracious. The music was great and he was very informative about what I was looking for. Nicely hooked me up with their monthly program so I can get all the comics I needed, and they were on point for about six months. Then comes my birthday, very excited to bring my son in and grab my monthly comics. I called the shop on the day of my birthday and the lady owner answered the phone, at this point I have met all the gentleman and just wanted to introduce myself. Me: " Hello who am I speaking with? Her: " I didn't give a name" Me: " correct that's why I'm asking" Her: what can I do for you" Me: " id like to know who I'm speaking with please" Her " This is Kings Cache" Me" I understand that I'm a new member and just checking in on my comics" then her tune changed. Graciously she wanted to be friendly instead of acknowledging me from the beginning and being secretive and ominous. All of this came from her with a very cantankerous attitude and resistance to lead with the right customer service. They have caller ID there, so usually when I call the fellas already acknowledge me but name. Can't believe the fake high road this lady wanted to drive on. I've had nothing but great experiences and then I call and she gives me two shades of gray. Buyer beware, they are nice til they grab ya, then ounce they have you, the care to get to know you or give you the respect you deserve is obsolete. The one gentleman is great the other two could care less for you. Austin Books and Comics and Batcity comics have now graciously taken my business. Which is good because if I see another funko pop my head will explode. Stick with dolls and leave the comics to the big boys. Just because it's a hobby doesn't mean you have to give it a bankers mentality. Ebay, Other stores and Collector conventions offer too much competition. Be better humans. You made this guy feel awful on a day that was so important you won't realize. At the end of the day you just had to be nice, you know who you were and to that my circles and collectors corners will not drive from hill country anymore to spend our disposable income. Thank goodness Batcity just opened up. Can get two more comics for the gas saved!!! I hope this helps do better, because I'm still reeling and this message doesn't do what I witnessed justice. Sad times

All the way from San Antonio for wife's brain surgery, might I add went very well! Then coming…read moreacross this gem was a definite plus! Amazing collectibles, comics, etc. I was able to get my wife a gift as well as myself a little something, the Kotobukiya Marvel Now Wolverine! Amazing piece to my collection! You must pay them a visit! Looking forward to our next trip to Austin as this is a stop I'm going to make for sure!

Who Knew? In the St. David's Hospital Gift Shop, you will find Austin's best keep secret! They…read morecarry a diverse collection of comic books, and collectibles at reasonable prices. Check it out!.

Note: I'm just reviewing this place as a shop, no events or game nights…read more I've been here a couple of times and it's always clean and the staff is incredibly helpful. The area it is in is a strip mall so there are other things around to take a look at. On one visit, my friend wanted to know the status of an order she had placed, and if the shop could change the name on her order. The guy behind the counter helped change the name no problem. He was super efficient and even checked if there was anything else that needed to be altered in the system on the shop's end. I thought this was really rad. They have the standard comic book store items. It is not huge, but it is well organized and they're willing to order any books they do not have in stock already. Stop in if you're in the area.

Very cool place! When we came in, they were playing table tops in the back and they had fold out…read morechairs and tables.

I think this is probably my favorite bookstore in all of Austin. It's not a large space but it's…read moreroomy and comfortable and the selection is out of this world. It's like having all of the greatest books ever written in the raddest home library on the planet. Having a progressive and subversive place to chill and experience the best of the best when it comes to literature is truly a benison. I could get lost in here for hours. Service is exceptional.

This is one of my favorite bookstores ever. I actually happened upon it when I was going to Sushi…read moreEndo for dinner next door. But every time I came, it was just closing. So I kept having it in my mental bookmark to come whenever I was in the area next. Unfortunately I'm rarely in that area but I happened to be at the Lagers & Literature book fair at Meanwhile Brewing a few months ago and was drawn to this table that had an amazing selection of offerings, of which I purchased a book on Japanese graphic design, and a collection of Palestinian poetry. It wasn't until I was purchasing that I made the connection that this table was Alienated Majesty Books. I have since gone to the bookstore while it was open, and there is such a sense of exploration inside. There were so many things as I was walking around that I was interested or inspired by. On this visit, I was drawn to the coffee table books and indie zines and small presses. It would be hard to ever come here and leave without buying something.

This is a great bookstore in the heart of Austin. Great selection of books and I really like how…read morethey have little summaries with the staff picks on them. The staff is very friendly and helpful with recomendations as well. Price was competitive as well. It's a nice place to spend some time and browse their books. They have a great kids section as well so we always end up leaving with a bunch of new books.

Continuing my tour of all-time Austin favorites, I made a stop at BookPeople. It's hard to remember…read morea time before it, at least for me, it has always been there, and always been my favorite bookstore. I remember when they sold records and magazines, and while the post-pandemic version leans more into books, gifts, and coffee, the heart of the place hasn't changed. It's still a space that invites you to wander, discover, and hang out. There's something special about its scale and presence as it stands as one of the largest and most iconic independent bookstores in Texas, but never loses that personal, neighborhood feel. Still one of my favorite places to spend time.

I went to the museum once which lead to my visit to their gift shop (this shop). I must say, I…read morebought a pair of awesome socks with a very cool phrase on them (4yrs ago). For this same reason, 4 years later, i visited to buy more of their awesome socks. Def a cool place to visit for unique fun gifts.

Such a fun little shop! I came in when I first moved to Austin and got a super cute plushie for my…read morerear view mirror. Staff was so friendly. Definitely recommend stopping by.

We love Bandito! It's a super cute little shop but they've got what you're looking for! Everything…read moreis displayed in an organized manner. If you're looking for a comic or collectible they don't have on hand, they will make every effort to get it ordered in for you. Love the Funko Pop selection. Nice comic book selection. Prices are fair. Service is rad. You're getting folks who know what they're talking about and can help you find exactly what you need or want. Good experience each time we visit.

Omg! I love this shop! The owners and manager helped me out tremendously. I went in to get…read moresomething for my son. He collects Pokémon cards. I didn't know anything about the cards or how to purchase or where to begin. Everyone helped by explaining the values and which to buy to help build my son's collection. Needless to say my son was impressed by my purchase of cards. Also I left with a full set of POPs from the characters of Friends. This IS the place to go!!

I was so surprised by the selection of games in this store. It's small but so well packed with the…read morebest games. I wish their stuff was restocked more often or kept more stock in general (missed out on my opportunity to get voidfall!!) but it's a small business so I understand. Had a discrepancy regarding the amount of cash I paid vs what was tacked off on the receipt but after I emailed, the owner reached out to me directly and solved the issue and was so professional and kind. I can't get enough of this store and I can't recommend it enough. I'll be a customer for life. I can't wait for Tanuki Games expand and open more stores! I do wish there was a spend x$ and get free shipping option because I live pretty far and I'd like to order a bunch of games but it is a nice experience to browse in person too.

Came here for the first time and I was surprised about the diverse amount of board games here!!…read moreVery impressive! I'll check it out more closely! Keep up the good work there! Cheers