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.

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....

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.

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

Rogue's Gallery is an awesome comic and gaming shop in Round Rock. What distinguishing itself for…read moreme is the children's book and graphic novel section and their selection of DnD minis. My daughter and I go regularly as we read and paint together so it's a fun outing for our hobbies. I don't read as many comics as I once did but they have a great selection of monthly issues and trade paperbacks. Staff are welcoming and nice.

I really enjoy this comic book store! I always find great prices items, and I have gotten several…read morefigures here. The prices are excellent for the sizes of the items! When I'm back in Austin/RR I'll back here for sure!! Both times in my pictures were $50! Perfect selection

Great folks and lovely collectables. Salespeople nice but not pushy. Very welcoming atmosphere.read more

3.5 I decided to…read morecheck out all the comic stores that I could find near where I was and popped in here. This store is small but well stocked. They do have a good supply of books at the front of the store. There was a set up for gamers in the back of the store. There is a cool incentive to buy books here where you can earn points when you buy something that can add up to $5 off your next purchase. Neat. The staff was friendly and helpful. I'd come back here.

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.

Awesome service and awesome products. Valid prices for the variety they have. I love this place.read more

A hidden gem, definitely a collector's dream. No new comics or anything like that. But vintage…read morecomics, memorabilia, from trading cards, dungeons and dragons, to action figures and collectibles, to even historical weapons and armor!!! This place truly had it all. Quality merchandise. Staff was highly knowledgeable!!!

Love having this place nearby! We've visited a couple times now and have always enjoyed perusing…read morethe shelves. They offer tons of comics but also have some minifigs, board games, puzzles and other fun toys/collectibles. Great place to stop by!

Comic store has exceptional service & vast selection! Knowledgeable staff, well-organized space,…read moreand an excellent variety of comics. Highly recommend!

I live in North Austin and don't get the chance to come down south very often, but I had heard good…read morethings about this place so I decided to stop by. Unfortunately the experience was pretty disappointing. The two gentlemen up front seemed much more focused on packing online orders than interacting with customers in the store. When I asked a few simple questions about where certain products were located, they seemed irritated rather than helpful. It made the environment feel pretty unwelcoming, which was surprising given the reputation this place has. Because of that, I probably won't be returning.

Excellent comic book and game store. Huge selection of back issues , new issues and games. There…read morewere 50 cent, dollar and 2 dollar bins to rummage through and they were organized! The back issues were organized so well, the store is bright and spacious and the staff was very helpful to us. I also watched them help a mom with little kids find some Godzilla comics and they made sure they were age appropriate books and not expensive.

I'm a Star Wars nerd and didn't realize we had this gem right here in Austin. This store is HUGE…read more Whether you want to relive your childhood, embrace Star Wars on your adulthood, or are looking to start your collecting journey...this place has it all! A great selection of vintage figures (new and loose) and well as the current series, books, lightsabers, Legos, collectibles, (just look at the photos!) at a wide range of price points. Whether getting started in the hobby or looking for a hard to find piece for your collection you're likely to find it here. And they have a friendly staff too. This will be THE place for my star Wars fix!

Star Wars fans Mecca. Maybe a little high on prices but def worth checking out if you're a Star…read moreWars nerd.