My nephew's birthday is in April and he's very fond of comic books. My brother asked me to look for 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. read more

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Pretty massive space filled with comics, figures, collectibles, toys, graphic novels, fantasy, costumes 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. read more

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Stopped I the pick up my reserved copy of Batmsn/Deadpool. This is a great place and we always enjoy coming here, they have so much beyond comics from games to candles to Tarot. I know its not cost effective but I wish they had more of the older graphic novels. I would love to buy Army of Darkness or older DC/Marvel collections here rather than Amazon. read more

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Updated review because I wrote one in 2021, and I keep coming back. It's still a great place to shop, definitely eased up on the COVID restrictions as most places have now. Hubs and I enjoy just browsing in here from time to time, but the pricing is solid too. There's a ton of products to choose from. I tend to pick things up in the comic aisles while husband will snag a board game or expansion pack to try. The workers are all really chill and welcoming. We've been here a few times there's some kind of tournament going on, and to a couple of outsiders it looks like it's all going smoothly. Stop on in for your nerd needs, I don't think you'll be disappointed. If you can't find what you're looking for, ask the staff, they'll be sure to help. read more

My family and I have gone to Dragon's Lair several times. The store is clean and bright and all of the employees are friendly. The store has life sized action figures on display and tables where you can play games but I think you have to reserve the tables. The store also has a wide variety of merchandise such as comics, games, plushies, collectible items and so much more. Overall it's a great place to visit if you like comics and games. The atmosphere is welcoming and there is a variety of merchandise to look at or to purchase. read more

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Huge selection overall. A few shelves were empty. Limited on RPG, dice, miniatures, and magic which is what we were on the hunt for. They do have tons of games and comics and even creative cards, books, gifts and nerd inspired home goods. We came on a Monday afternoon and it was fairly quiet which was nice. Standard pricing. Staff was attentive and offered to help. read more

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They were very helpful in getting me started on D&D. They had a lot of stuff including somewhat rare comics at good prices. Cool place overall read more

This game shop has something for everyone. Board games, TCGs, comics, collectibles. I was seriously overwhelmed!! I came here looking to add to my board game collection but ended up walking out with a few other things too. I got some merch from the business itself with a pin and candles. But the feeling of people enjoying themselves and the building filled with laughter was seriously awesome. People were actively playing a bunch of different things from magic to their own different campaigns. I loved it! Plus the cat was so pretty! I love supporting local shops and this was incredible! The prices were all crazy affordable and the selection was impressive too. Worth every penny spent read more

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Came in for a bday gift and fell in anime heaven!! There's a cute cat running around as well lol. They were having a couple of card tournaments going on as well. read more

Nerd heaven! I've been to Dragon's Lair since I was a kid when they used to be at their old location in Burnet. They have an incredible selection of table top games/board games, comics, gifts, and more. I love being able to see folks of all ages playing D&D or other games here. I like that you can actually try out board games at the tables in the back. The store is spacious and clean. Bonus for the cats that roam around the store as you're browsing. All the employees are friendly and knowledgeable about the latest games. They are always happy to give recommendations. read more

One of the best comic shops I've been to! Seriously well done. Not just selection but it is so clean and well organized. Family friendly and super helpful, definitely worth going there if you're in the Austin area! Lots of options for gaming (CCG, miniatures, board games) and a nice selection of comics. Didn't see a lot of back issues but a very healthy collection of current issues going back 6mos to a year. Plus lots of fun kid options and other Knick knacks! SELECTION: They do a lot and they seem to do it all well. They have regular Pokémon TCG, Magic the Gathering, Digimon, and other tournaments and opportunities to play. Wonderful comics from DC, Marvel, Indie, and kids books. Nice selection of Dungeons and Dragons too! SERVICE: Amazing. Everyone is friendly and helpful and don't make you feel like you're bothering them. Just nice, helpful people who know their stuff! COST: Pretty reasonable. Average prices, maybe a little on the high end, but worth it for the selection. read more

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Amazing friendly knowledge staff! Always will to help and chat with you! They have so many events going on you can definitely find something the enjoy! Just recently started going here and I'm addicted so much fun stuff to look at and find and they are always happy to teach you! read more

From the outside, the store looks deceptively small, but once inside, it's quite spacious and filled to the ceiling with every imaginable game, book, model, comic, figurine, poster, jewelry and even some soy candles. In this space, you'll find quite a number of gaming tables to sit at. Usually after 6 PM they hold gaming sessions for those who want to play. One thing they do not sell here is vintage comics and games, so don't think about selling any you might have gathering dust in your closet here. Lots of pictures here to get you through the door. read more

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One of the biggest comic book stores I've ever seen. I'm not into D&D and other role playing games, but if you are...this is your spot. There were dozens of folks deep into games here. The store is so large that there is so much else to do. Comics, funkos, board games, art, and all kinds of other merch. It's such a lively place when you walk through the doors. 2 cats patrol the location and are very friendly. read more

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I never in a million years thought I'd find a place like this. It's awesome and has a little bit of nerdiness for everyone. This store has comic books (obviously), board games, trading cards, posters and lots of other swag. The coolest part of the store though is in the back. Why? Because it's where tons of people can go and try out games or have a rousing session of D&D. My wife and I always try the available games to play and it gives us a brand new experience every time. If you also want, there's a burger place and a Thai place too right next door! Go in and experience this place for yourself! read more

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Staff at is always in a mood every time you ask them a question they have a little attitude honestly they are smaller and better comic stores around saying what's the point of having a nice big shop when your staff is not friendly at all read more

Dragon's Lair is the essential nerd-dom shop. It merges all the fun interests of board games, comics, manga, role playing, and trading card games into a single shop. The moment you walk in you'll be greeted by colorful board games on your left and graphic novels in your right. The store has table top areas on the left side but you can also reserve a private room which is perfect for dedicated or large groups. The playing tables for card games are in the back but you really can't miss them. The store is spacious, clean, and smells good. Restrooms (located in the back) fit the same description. It's a must visit for anyone looking to broaden their gaming or nerd culture horizons. read more

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This place is the best comic book/cosplay store i have ever been to. It's awesomely decorated with private rooms for you and your friends to play your RPGs in. plenty of room to explore and the shop and not feel like you are in the way of all the gameplay going on in the back. The best part is that they have 2 kitties that run around the store And they are super friendly and you can pet them.. I am a big fan of animal friendly businesses. I will be back soon! read more

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Dragon's Lair is more than a comic shop - it's a geek's paradise! They stock tons of comics (of course), but also a huge board game selection and host regular tournaments. You'll find cool collectibles, from plushies to statues. Best of all, the resident shop cats add a touch of cuddly charm. Whether you're a hardcore fan or just browsing, this is a welcoming spot for the nerdy at heart. The staff are well informed about all of the products and you can buy hard to find items at good prices. read more

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Not perfect but awfully close. Dragon's Lair is on my list of "must visit" comics and game stores when I'm in Texas and I make sure to get there at least a half dozen times a year. It offers a great combination of comics and games without creating the feeling that one is favored over the other. The staff is well informed and always ready to help. There always seems to be several active games underway. There are always new comics and the latest board and collectibles games at fair prices. My only gripe is that I live too far away to make Dragon's Lair my regular game shop. read more

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Love this place!! They have such a large range of board games to choose from. For a store in Austin, the interior was very large and their selection of games is one of the best in the city. I also loved how clean and welcoming the shop felt. Would recommend it if you're looking to buy a new board game. They also have a demo section where you can try out some of the games that are on their shelves. In the demo section you can just pick a game you're interested in and there are plenty of tables available to play on. They also have events and other tournaments for a variety of games! read more

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If you are looking for a place to be nerdy, and have fun, this is it. This place has comics, figurines, pop Funko's, and one section of the store is entirely dedicated to game play. And when I say that I mean that they have a bunch of tables and chairs set up, as well as a wall of board games that you can try out (free!). They also have a wall with some snacks that you can buy and eat and drink while you play the games! My husband and I love to come here for a cheap date night! Highly recommend. It's easy to spend hours in here. read more

A COVID update, this place makes sure their customers understand the rules. Theres a cordoned off area at the door where you're stopped as you enter and greeted. You're asked to use the hand sanitizer they provide, reminded to stay masked and stay socially distanced. I know not everyone is into that but I appreciated it since this is a gaming store with social interaction as much as a comics store. On the comics side, btw, they still have a huge, well organized selection and we were asked several times by multiple employees if we needed any help finding anything. Good service! I think now more than ever people are looking to rejoin the things and activities we enjoyed pre-COVID and this reunited me with a happy place inside while still feeling relatively safe! read more

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Dragon's Lair has tons of comics and board games, but the smell inside is overbearing. It's like a chemical cleaner that sticks to your clothes and hair, as well as whatever you buy. Today I visited for maybe 10 minutes at most, and now, hours later, my hair still smells like the store. If you can get past the smell though, the selection is great. read more

The store is quite large, and they have both comic books and board games. There were lots of selections. I even see this board game which used the idea from the TV show 'Black Mirror'. There were also some cool decorations on the upper wall of the store. read more

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TL;DR - Neat stop for all your comic and gaming needs, and great staff to boot! COVID info: - Staff had masks - Customers required to mask as well (I think I saw a bin of "take a mask" masks for those that forgot. - Social distancing encouraged and enforced - Limiting persons in store - Sanitizer available - +++ BONUS: Baskets in store for you to put touched and unwanted items in, so they can be sanitized and placed back on shelves (This is really awesome and super smart). Really great staff, super friendly and engaging; obviously they love what they do. I liked that they were all about keeping things clean and safe, and the customers were all in line with the guidelines. This place is huge. Plenty of games, books, figures, art, etc. Something for everyone. Picked up two games, but easily could have gotten more. read more

Excellent services even during this time! They provide a safe and easy way to still buy items and we couldn't be happier! Although we miss Mai-Dez (cat and possible lord of Dragons Lair) social media pages keep us updated with the stores latest news! Still recommend! read more

What a warm and wonderful place for nerds of all kinds! I randomly had some time to kill and just yelped for a DND store. So glad I picked this one. The staff was helpful, kind, and full of great perspective. Special shout out to Rob, who helped me find some awesome DMing material. They also have a special whole bean coffee called Bahamut's Brew. Highly recommend! read more

In the market for a board game, RPG, miniature, manga, fantasy novel, or graphic novel? (And puppets. Can't forget the puppets.) As far as I'm concerned, Dragon's Lair is one of Austin's hidden gems when it comes to all of this stuff. Also, to my amazement I spotted something I haven't seen in years - probably because I come from real-estate scarce California: a bunch of gaming tables, complete with gamers enthusiastically battling through a multitude of worlds. It's been years and years since I did any RPG'ing but at least I can enjoy the selection of novels, both graphic and regular old text format. Also, one can't help but admire the craftsmanship of the figurines and (my personal favorite) the steampunk weapons. Definitely worth a visit if you're into any of the things I mentioned! My only caution is to be prepared to park a fair distance out into the parking lot during mealtimes. The Lair shares its parking area with the ever-popular Hopdoddy's crowd seeking its burger fix! read more

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This place is really freaking cool! Games AND comics. Talk about nerd central, I felt right at home. Also loved the life size figures of characters. There are larger tables that can be reserved for gameplay. And a series of tables for you to just eat and chill at. And a room in the back that can also be reserved but otherwise open with a couple more tables for gameplay. Great place for you to comfortably geek out(: There's also a small kids corner with dolls and a mini table and chairs. It's next to the GIANT manga collection of shelves. I particularly enjoyed the kid's game corner next to the front door because of their demo games! There are tables there you can just sit and play at. At least 50 games out for you to try before you decide to buy! Not as much good options, there are only snacks. Also no coffee, just a little coke fridge with some drinks): read more

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Great selection and very well organized. The staff is very knowable and is customer oriented. Their stick seems to be very current and they have bargains from time it time. read more

Welcoming comic store with not just comics. If you're a comic lover this is the place for you & if you're not, there's still plenty to see! A wide variety of comics, fun stuffed plushes, board & card games, figurines & figurine painting, live games, & more! read more

This is one of Austin's greatest establishments. If you are into gamer, board game, sci-fi fantasy, "nerd" culture, this is the place to be. This is the type of business that works hard to "keep Austin weird." They are open late and always have something going on. You can reserve a table for a game night. You can reserve in person or online. Any night of the week you can find something going on, so reserving a table is recommended. You can always pop in and hope for a table. They also have signs you can put on the table if you are looking for additional players. They have a nice side room for private events. There are several meetups that are there frequently. They are friendly, efficient, and always helpful. Srsly. The employees will go out of their way to make sure their customers are taken care of. There is very clearly a positive employee culture. Everyone seems very happy to be there. The staff will always take care if their customers. Dragon's Lair has a wide variety of products and will always order you anything you may be looking for. Check out the staff recommendations. The comic selection is great, but I prefer board games. They have yet to disappoint. The employees are so knowledgeable and helpful you can literally say "I want a game like Monopoly, but less intense" and they'll have 2-3 suggestions for you. There is also a store cat, MayDay. She is a grumpy cat, so be warned. The place is very pet friendly and you'll usually see a dog or two there. Disneyland may be the happiest place on Earth, but this is definitely one of the happiest places in Austin. read more

Awesome staff, nice store filled with all sorts of interesting products for all the people who enjoy card games like pokemon or yu-gi-oh!

Only the best board game/card game, comic place, manga, figurines and more place to visit! There are so many things to view and people to see everytime you visit. I really love shopping here and they keep the store so clean and it never smells icky for having kitties roaming the store as well as nerds who one could typically wonder when the last time they bathed was... Their prices are not "competitive" per say, but when dealing with local business, they have to stay in competition against Amazon and other chain retailers and I really wholeheartedly am OK paying more to ensure that they stay alive in order to keep the Austin gaming community here. There are an abundance of folks that play warhammer or D&D or lots of card based games here on the weekends, as well as meet-ups that gather in their spaces. I really enjoy the 3DS meet up on Saturday afternoons in order to help myself to streetpasses. All in all, it's a great place to also check out games you're interested in as they have a HUGE shelf full of demo games for you to open and play with friends. Seriously, that's how cool it is and fun to gather a group of friends to kick back and go on an adventure with. Can't beat that! read more

Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy - They have cats but don't feed them! - Comic Books Near Me - Austin, Texas

I'm quite surprised by the level of service and friendliness at this business. I can say with much confidence that all of the employees I've encountered were knowledgeable, very helpful when I asked questions, and one employee even went up to me to recommend another horror story manga to read since I was carrying around a couple of Junji Ito hardcover book collections. Very unfortunately, I did not remember what title she wanted me to read since it had been a long Sunday afternoon. This place spans a spectrum of pop culture and indie reads for someone from a fandom to enjoy, or for someone like myself who is a seldom consumer of comic books and graphic novels. I'm not surprised to find a manga for Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor, a board game for Resident Evil 2(?), and a copy of Maus that I had to read for "German Literature and Culture: Holocaust and Film" in college 10 or 11 years ago. The owner knows exactly what people are interested in, and it shows since I left with those two Junji Ito books. The atmosphere, when browsing through the sci-fi/fantasy/pop culture products helped invite conversation about what we thought about how comic book movies and its characters are handled, the state of animation and story quality in anime, and discovering that a classmate from our middle school and high school is now an established voice actress on the Greater Austin Comic Con poster, between my friend and me. I've been to other stores of this type and those stores did not inspire me to examine all the media I've consumed and how much they changed; they merely had the most popular assortments, inattentive employees, and I left not wanting to come back. Dragon's Lair Comics and Fantasy is a store that knows how to make you feel welcomed and valued. I normally write reviews about my so-so and negative experiences in restaurants and stores, so it would take a lot for me to go out of my way to leave a very positive review. The high quality of this business merited such. read more

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I stopped by for free comic book day and the event was very well run with snow cones and seats and fans. There are cats in the shop. In addition to a strong array of comic books there are some adorable plush toys for sale. Kid and die hard fan friendly. read more

This comic and game store is amazing! I'm a fish out of water here and the staff always takes my son in under their wing. They can go on about things and inform him of everything he needs. I just hand over the money, which everything seems overpriced to me but apparently that's just the price at every comic/game store. As long as my boy is happy, I'm happy! They have game nights and days, dedicated area to free play, and lots of extra fun stuff to buy. Everyone is always so friendly and informative here! If your kid brings in their straight As report card they get $5 off. read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! Wonderful selection! Clean and friendly place. They even have tables set up for gaming. Definitely would return! read more

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A fairly large comic book store thar has everything from comics to indie books to card games and a decent kids section. Staff is knowledgeable and friendly. And bonus points for the large and clean bathrooms. I would definitely come back if I'm out that way again. Parking is also easy and there are good covid protocols. read more

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