Note: I'm just reviewing this place as a shop, no events or game nights. 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. read more

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

Been coming here since the old location in 2012. Best selection of TPB and Omnibuses and Comics in South Austin by far.

Man I wish I knew about this shop sooner! Awesome customer service!!! Great selection on new release comics!

Have fantastic comics and low prices get most of my comics from this place. Highly recommend if you want to get comics from a building. read more

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dope shop, dope staff, and dope owners. Im extremely grateful to have such a great local shop, and definitely recommend stopping in to browse their pretty big selection of games/comics/miniatures. any patrons ive met have been awesome, and extremely welcoming to anyone who may be new to a given hobby (in my case, Warhammer 40k) read more

By far the coolest team of comic/graphic novel enthusiasts ever. My nephew wanted to learn more about darker/horror comics but was too shy to go in. Naturally I had to inquire for the little guy, and I am immensely happy I did. I've shopped at tribe a handful of times for my weekly pathfinder game accessories etc, but never have I pursued the new and ever expanding world of graphic literature. Both gentlemen helped me get going in the right direction with heaps of knowledge and guidance. Needless to say, they've got two customers for life. My nephew is halfway through Alan Moore's "Swamp Thing" and I have to fight him to put it down so we can eat lunch ha! Myself: A quarter of the way through Jodorowsky & Moebius' "The Incal" and I can't stop reading it. A wild story which many other projects in the genre seem to have been "inspired" by. The best part of finding new things is being apart of a tight knit community. Even if it's just the start, I'll report back in a year once I've cut my teeth on many more novels. read more

This place is nice!! If you live downtown this should be your comic store!! Great owner, they have a pull list for collectors!! Check it out if your in town for a visit!! read more

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Smallish neighborhood comic book and games shop with a few tables for in store gaming. Comics and some of the games are market price, but a few could be priced a little bit higher. Staff has always been friendly and helpful. read more

LOVE these guys and love having a comic shop in my neighborhood! I've been coming to Tribe for about 2 years now. First stopped by on Free Comic Book Day a few years ago and bought a board game from them a few months after that. My boyfriend and I wanted to start reading comics again, but we had no idea what was going on in the current universes for DC and Marvel. We only knew some characters we were interested in. Roy and Eric were awesome at helping us catch up on what was going on with our favorite characters. They suggested some really great past story arcs and trades featuring some of our choices. They are always willing to help you figure out what you want to know about almost anything comic related. I just wanted to make a note about how great these guys treat their female customers. I've been to other comic stores where you get uncomfortable looks or people are just not willing to spend time helping you out. But these guys are always willing to answer my questions, even if they are silly. I've seen them interact with other female customers with the same respect I've received. Kudos guys! Needless to say, we started a subscription here and spend at least $10 a week. They don't carry a huge back stock of comics, but what they really know is their board games. They carry a good selection of games and will give you awesome advise on any game you're interested in. I was not really into board games when I started going here, but now I have a nice little collection. They also host a game night at Rockin' Tomato every Tuesday night. One of their volunteers brings a huge supply of games that anyone who is interested is allowed to borrow for a game. Pizza and fellow gamers makes for a good evening. It's a great place to try out new games or play old favorites. Overall, I cannot say enough good things about Tribe. It's one of my favorite place south of the river. I hope I never move north, because I'll just have to drive forever to get my weekly comics. =D read more

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Best service in Austin! The guys over at Tribe Comics & Games are doing it right, putting personal service first. If you're a comic book fan, it's heaven. They order the titles they know people want, and if they don't have something they'll special order it for you. They always answer my questions with helpful and (most importantly) honest answers. And their subscription service is the best I have ever experienced, in part because they make the effort to get you know your preferences. A subscription service to a comic book fan is a sacred trust, and these guys take it seriously. Tribe Comics & Games is the friendliest comic book store in Austin, hands-down. read more

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Super helpful staff that is always able to make recommendations. We come here for our regular pull list as well as some of the other scheduled events. Great selection of new comics and graphic novels. Decent selection of board games. They have a lot of demo games available if there is anything you're interested in trying out. IMHO they have the best selection of RPG figures in town with an ok selection of 40k figures and sets, as well as, some super hero action figures. read more

Very clean and very friendly staff. Lots of tables to play games and no large crowds. I wish they had more pokemon or MTG cards for sale, but a great location all in all. read more

I love this place! The staff is friendly and they help you find everything you are looking for. They know a lot about certain characters and there are a ton of board games and role playing games too! I have been able to find comics from my favorite artists every time I have come in here. And there is so mixh to look at. read more

I thought I would be more excited to not have to go all the way up to Austin Books when Tribe opened up. They have a decent selection of books and games, a lot of collectable action figures, but not too many statues. When I come here on the weekend, the parking lot is filled with people at the laundry, so spaces can be at a premium. I've never encountered anyone unfriendly or unhelpful here. All this said, I still like going up to Austin Books. read more

The store has a no return policy once you open the game. I bought a game that was recommended by one the employees. I tried to go local and support local business. The game was already 10$ more expensive than Amazon and plus they accept returns... I don't recommended shopping here if you don't know exactly what you want and are willing to spend more. read more

I've only been reading comics for about a year, and the staff at Tribe have been awesome. They always make great recommendations based on what I like. I always feel like I can ask newbie questions. My (somewhat) regular trek to Tribe is one of the highlights of my week. Today I wandered in to look around, and Michael made two really great recommendations that I'm excited to start tonight. So, thanks Michael! read more

D&D Ladies night is my new Wednesday evening commitment. DM Alli was amazing, group members are already a team with those more in the know sharing their wisdom. Lee has welcomed us each night with visions of this group growing and being even more fun (funner? Well, you get the picture). Highly recommend this event and this store! read more

This place is really awesome. The variety is pretty good both for graphic novels and games. The staff is super helpful, and the lady we talked to was able to describe a lot of great games in detail and make recommendations. We got several games and had to walk out before we spent more money..! read more

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Every time I come in here I'm greeted by incredibly friendly enthusiastic employees. Every time. I mostly come in for board games and without exception I've been approached by an employee eager to talk about games and make awesome suggestions. I went in today with my wife and kids and my son mentioned that he was interested in Magic: The Gathering. The gentleman who was checking us out said "Awesome! Let me get you some free starter packs from the back!" and then told us all about the Friday night get-togethers they have. Above and beyond service at every level. I love this shop and will give them my business every chance I get. read more

I am three things: a nerd, a chick, and a mom. That makes Tribe the only place in town where I go for my comics, dice, games and figurines. First, staff are super knowledgeable about their inventory and the market, which means I'm not having to wait for some dude to look something up - they know what they have, and can order anything they don't. I've never once gotten a creepy vibe from anyone at the store, which is pretty much unheard of for a chick in a comic book store. I've also never had someone insist that I prove my nerd-cred before buying something just because I happened to be toting mammaries (ahem, Dragon's Lair, ahem.) My kids are proto-nerds, and the staff has always been very cool with them, recommending comic books based on their interests and never once giving them the screwy eye often given when you bring kids into a small store. As a result, Tribe is the place my kids insist on when they go to spend their allowance money. read more

A fun and friendly comic shop! Come to Tribe to shop for comics and games and you are sure to have a great experience. read more

EXCELSIOR! An awesome comic and game shop in 78704... justice has been served! Tribe C&G boasts an impressive selection of DC, Marvel and Indie books - as well as manga (if you're into that sort of thing.) They'll do your standard subscription service, and will also special order anything you need... the staff (owners, I think) are geeks after my own heart - friendly and knowledgeable. Board, card and dice games are also on the menu, with your standard sets of minatures for tabletop gaming. Stop in for great gifts for the geek(s) on your list, or grab something great for yourself. read more

I love comic book stores and this is one of my favorites. I visit at least every other week. They're always a big help when I need information on certain comics. Everyone that works here is cool and helps me when i need suggestions on comics i should read. I also always find at least a few comics im looking for every time i go. read more

Tribe Comics has a customer for life. I've been searching all over for a semi-new yet out of print comic and while browsing their impressive selection, a lady came to my aid. She said they only had the volume and not the single issue which was what I'd heard at a few other places. While checking out with some other finds, she came from the back room of the store with THE comic. In all its shiny glory, there it was, first issue, first print and great condition. Get this, it was in the damage bin in the back, all set to be tossed out! Although I still can't figure out what's wrong with it, I was ready to pay for it when she tells me it's on the house. Whaaat?? Not only did she go out of her way to search for me, she side-steps making a little profit by handing it over free of charge. Wow. So yes, I'm a Tribe Comic gal now and I highly suggest you join the.. club. read more

This is the comic store I have been waiting for my whole life. First thing, it's inclusive. No neck bearded nerd bro staff questioning my every purchase. In fact, it's the opposite. The staff always has great recommendations and can hold a conversation about anything I am interested in. They also have a ladies reading club, and that's beautiful. Every time I go in I'm greeted warmly. They have my patronage for life. read more

Nice spot for comics in South Austin. Near my wife's school so I can run in and buy some comics when I pick her up. Unfortunately, it's proximity causes me to forget my pledge to only buy trades online from now on.The selection seems pretty good. On new comic Wednesday, it pays to arrive early. Being a smaller store, they do seem to have sell-outs. I've been in before when they have had some nice sales on Marvel Omnibuses (Omnibi?) If you don't know these are big $100 tomes of classic or modern classic comics. Their sale was half off! Since I already had what was offered, I nearly bought a few to flip on eBay! Hopefully some True Believer fan got ahold of these beauties at an amazing price! Customer service has always been top notch here. The parking is a little sketchy. One entrance exit is sloped so that I will consistently scrape the bottom of my car going in and out. The exit onto Manchaca is a bit harrowing. So keep your eyes peeled. read more

Tribe is my home away from home. Like, we eat dinner there almost every Friday night. (Yeah, I'm that loud redheaded woman who reads too much X-Men.) Eric, Roy, Oz, and Jonathan have welcomed as as customers and friends from the get-go, even when we brought a toddler into the shop who loved to throw all the plastic duckies on the floor. (We picked them up.) All of these guys are great sources of information and reading recommendations. They each have their own personality and knowledge base, so it's worth getting to know each one of them. They go out of their way to think of interesting stuff we might like based on what we've already read, track down books we're looking for, or give us an idea of how best to acquire them if they're out of print. They support other local businesses, even competitors. I have lost count of the number of times someone has called the shop looking for something, and I've heard a Tribe staffer give them at least one (if not more) recommendations on another local business to check, including driving directions. As a female comics fan, I cannot tell you how comfortable it is to walk into this shop knowing I am going to be just as welcome as any other fan. I haven't had negative experiences at other Austin shops, but I have heard horror stories from other gals about comic shops across the country. I've had lots of great conversations with other customers and enjoy running into some of them regularly at the shop. No one's ever "nerd checked" me to make sure I had memorized the entire canon before being willing to have a fun conversation with me about what Jason Aaron has done with Wolverine (oh the humanity!) As a mom, I also have really appreciated the guys at Tribe always treating my son as a human being with thoughts and feelings, rather than a nuisance or a potential disaster. (We work hard to make sure our kid is appropriate in public places, but they're kids, not robots.) He's growing up with a love for comics and games that comes from his parents, but is being nurtured by interacting with the guys at Tribe who accepted him as a fellow geek before he could even read on his own. It's the local business that really got me to understand the value of local businesses. read more

This store is awesome, the owners are knowledgeable and friendly, and the south Austin location is perfect for me. In fact, I love Tribe so much that this is where my friends and I host our semi-annual indie comic and art show. Eric and Roy are always super-helpful, and if they don't have a title I'm looking for they're always willing to tell me when they'll have it or where else I can find it. Lots of cool geeky novelty items, too, plus games and model paints. read more

These guys are super friendly, and really welcome new players of all games (including magic the gathering) and board games. This is a place you can bring your kids to. read more

If you're in South Austin, and you need Comics, Tribe is the place to go. Its a nice store, with a great staff, and they're always willing to help out their customers, whether they are verterans to comics, or brand new. Having recently got back into comics, Tribe has not let me down! Anyone who asks me where I go, the first words out of my mouth are always "I go to Tribe." read more

My local board game and comic shop - these guys rock! Helpful and knowledgeable, they'll get a feel for what you like and recommend new things accordingly. Special orders and obscure questions are both accepted openly, and likely resolved by your next visit. Eric, Roy, and OZ are just the right amount of opinionated - they know what they like, but recognize that everyone has different tastes. Good balance of easygoing atmosphere and passion for customer service makes every visit enjoyable; give these guys a shot next time you're looking for a book/game/figure! read more

Tribe has become my goto store for comics. While, admittedly the decore and scale of the store isn't as impressive as AB&C, the guys who run the place are more personable and seam to genuinely care about their customers. They even do their best to remember you by name, and formally address you when you enter the store. Hearing "Hey there, Mr. Allen!" every time I walk in a store isn't normal at most - if any - retail stores. Eric seems to genuinely enjoy what he does, and makes an effort to engage the customers. I've watched as he patiently tolerated customers who'll rambal on and on about their latest video game escapade, and he smiles and nods without a hint of frustration. If they don't have what you're looking for they'll go the extra mile to order it and have it ready the next time you walk in! These are good people, and there's not reason I couldn't recommend them to anyone. read more

These guys are the real deal; the best comic/game shop in South Austin. The comic and game selections is considerable and they were happy to order me a few items that they didn't have in stock, as well. The service is friendly and knowledgeable and they seem to genuinely care that you get what you want. I've used their subscription service frequently and have never been disappointed. They'll add my monthly comics, magazines, or even any new game releases. It really makes it easier to keep track and makes Wednesdays a weekly highlight (new comic release day). "Tribe" is a really appropriate name for the store, I love the sense of community. Staff and other customers always seem willing to shoot the breeze and talk about whatever. That tribe mentality, in my opinion, is absolutely the most important and necessary element to a successful hobby store. read more

Tribe has some of the friendliest staff I've ever met. I once needed a game they didn't have, and when I wasn't patient enough to accept their offer to order it for me, they called *five or six* of their competitors around town to find it for me. Let me reiterate: they cared enough about making me happy that they were willing to take time out of their day so that I could give money to someone else. For that, and because they're consistently awesome, I'll always be a Tribe fan. read more

They had plenty of inventory and the staff was very helpful. We gave a few examples of the games we liked and they were able to give us multiple suggestions, as well as explanations of the games they suggested to us. read more

Tribe is a fantastic place to shop for comics. The staff is incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and (most importantly) patient in dealing with any & all customers. I was recently given a gift from AB Comics (collector bobblehead), but did not get a receipt from the person that gave it to me. I'd tried to bring back the item to exchange for something else at AB Comics, but was not able to do so without a receipt (store policy). While I completely understood the policy, it was more the demeanor of the staff at the front desk that left a bad impression. By total contrast, Tribe had no issues helping me out. They provided a store credit (since they did carry some of those same items) and helped me find the item I was looking for in exchange. Since that visit, I've gone back and made 5-6 additional purchases at the store b/c of their awesome customer service. The staff just makes you feel welcome whether you're a "regular" or there for the first time. Can't say enough good things about these guys! Awesome place to get your comics! read more

I love Tribe! My go-to for all things comic related. Staff is super helpful, always quick to make a suggestion and very friendly :) They have game night meetups there once or twice a week also. I mainly come for comics, but they have a good selection of games and other nerdy merchandise. I can't say enough good things about this place! read more

This is a really nice comic and gaming shop. I only talked to one of the guys that works here but he was super friendly. I also came by during open board game night and the people who showed up were really friendly and totally willing to invite me to their game. Every table invited me to sit down and play. That's awesome. Place is pretty spacious too. If I lived in Austin I'd definitely come regularly. read more

They forget half of my SO's pull list every time he goes in there. It's a little odd, he's checked it a few times and they have the full list. Maybe they are running out before they get to him and don't put them in when they get more? You can almost never find the first issues of new comics. Say there's 4 new issues, you'll seem maybe issue 3 and 4 but never 1 and 2. You can find them in most other places though. There's a ton of marvel trades, not so much of the indie trades. On the plus side it's never busy in there when we go. read more