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Comments (199)
I can’t even put into writing how unbelievably disgusting the behavior of one of their employees was. My son has autism and is unable to wear a mask. In less than 30 secs of walking in we were accosted by a beyond rude employee who yelled at us to put a mask on. Before I could even attempt to explain the situation she started screaming for the manager and making a scene. Needless to say my son and I walked out and will never return. If you like places where rude employees discriminate against children with special needs then this is the place for you. Disgusting.
Staff went above and beyond. They helped me find a gift for a boy pre teen and a girl high schooler. Lots to choose from. Very clean. FREE MASKS FOR ALL WHO ENTER. GREAT EXPERIENCE
This place has legit every comic, even all the figurines are super cool. Id definitely come back here, the people are super nice too and enjoy having conversation with their customers.
Wonderful, clean shop with extremely helpful staff. Great atmosphere, huge selection. First time customer, highly recommend!
Wow, this is easily the most dedicated shop in Austin. The attention to detail and organization is immaculate. There is so much in this store to love, from unique statues to rare comics. Fair prices, great condition, and a massive stock will keep me coming back.
Super neat place to check out
Forcing customers and there children to cover there face. No longer recommending this comic store. I have been a customer for over 20 years. I was bringing my kids for the first time and was not allowed entrance.
Only comic book store Ive been to really and it wows me Everytime I walk in here. Filled to the brim with ALL sorts of stuff, come here if youre a comic book fan, looking for gifts, or just straight up curious about picking up a new indie comic to spend your time with. The staff are great and helpful as well!
I enjoyed walking through the store and seeing the hundreds, if not thousands, of comics. The place even sells figures if you want plus, even some manga. I wish I was more of a comic book reader as this place would be paradise.
Austin comic and collectible museum. Largest selection in town. Super helpful staff. Demon Slauer is back in stock and I found the book I was looking for.
I ordered a limited edition variant cover from this shop and it arrived promptly with more than enough protection to keep it mint. Excellent service and Im definitely going to visit next time Im in the area.
Great place to dive into the world of comics. From the name brands DC/Marvel to the indie brands that dont get enough attention. Huge selection of comics.
There is a huge selection of action figures, comics, shirts, mugs, pins, small mystery boxes, and many other items. I found a cool BB-8 mug here and bought it. The staff was friendly and the store was easy to navigate. Also, my girlfriend was able to take her dog in, but we did not stay too long. You can easy waste an hour or more here just checking the store out.
Love this shop. My husband is the comic book aficionado, but i really love going to this shop and browsing all the interesting merch they have. The models, pins, posters, t-shirts and stuff are all fantastic. The staff is friendly and they allow you to explore without standing over you. When you visit, make sure to use the restroom and check out the hand drawn cartoons on the walls. Fun!
Great place. Next to two other affiliated places, all of which should be visited together
One of the best comic shops in Austin. Has a very good collection of comics for every age, genre and category. Also houses the biggest Hulk in Austin! 😁
One of the best places in the city to look for back issues. There extensive collection is well organized and vast.
Not a comic book person but this placed amazed me! So many collectibles and everything. I saw things I thought would never be on store shelves again!.
I went to Austin books and comics today and I found literally everything I needed and the staff was very helpful and there were at least 500,000 back issues on site and there was a lot of graphic novels and a all ages section and an LGBTQ plus section if you are in the area I recommend checking this place out
Its huge inside! The associates that helped me were super awesome and you can tell they love comics. ^^ Excited to read these gems.
Knowledgeable staff, and a great selection of current runs, back issues, indie prints, trade paperbacks, and even some manga. Theyre also willing to order in a specific boom or issue if possible, and offer 25¢ backed sleeves at the counter.The layout of the store is great as well! They have shelves sorted alphabetically, by genre, by publisher, by press type, etc. They also have a curated selection of comics that are entry points to certain stories and characters, for when you want to jump into something new.They also sometimes have events, signings, and even some early access and exclusive variants! If you like comics and live in Austin, this place is a must-visit. I put it up there with Midtown Comics in Times Square
Its been a really long time since I stopped in, so I didnt know when the store square footage got expanded. Its a lot bigger than before not as dark inside. Selection is pretty impressive, a bit confusing at first. Staff is super cool and will help you find that one thing youre on the hunt for and even offer to order items if listed in their database thingamajig. Its a little warm in the back, but whatever no biggie if you live in Texas youre gonna sweat randomly. Parking is kinda tricky but there is parking on the side of the building, so no excuses to not stop in.
Very nice, if you are a collector then this is a great place to visit.
Great selection. Very friendly helpful staff. Family section was a hit with my 6 year old.
I had them make a pull list for me 3 months ago ( war of the bounty hunters ) and been getting them shipped out each month. Now I missed back issues from the tie ins but they kept the main title...makes no sense. Now I have to find the tie in on ebay. They said we only hold for a month...however they had the one title being held for me still. It would have made the issue better if the girl I spoke to on the phone offered to look for the back issues I was missing or something along those lines.
So this place we must have driven by 100 times before stopping in, thinking ohh its just a comic shop. Boy were we wrong. This place is amazing!! The amount of inventory and selection is incredible! The space is extremely deceiving from the outside but its like the TARDIS. This small storefront but walking in, its huge!! I cant really go into the vast inventory, but if youre looking for it, they probably have it. Books, manga, comics, figures, collections, art, trinkets, new release, vintage, it goes on and on. We didnt interact with the staff aside from a friendly hello and checkout. But those interactions were very friendly and pleasant. We will definitely be making this place our go to for all things comic related.
Awesome store, many unique games and items, helpful staff...
Awesome place! Great staff and the selection is out of this world
ABC is **easily** the best store for comics and graphic novels in South Texas, and certainly in the top ten in the country.With an extensive collection of new and back issue comics, thousands of graphic novels and trade paperbacks, as well as toys, t-shirts, and collectibles, it can be a bit overwhelming.Thankfully, there is always a staff of friendly and knowledgeable people there to help you find what youre looking for, or series you havent found yet.While youre there, stop by Guzu Gallery next door. GG is the ABC store focused on vinyl figures and blind boxes. They also host a gallery of artists pieces in shows set around a theme such as Halloween, kaiju and monsters like Godzilla, etc.And around the corner in the same center is Outlaw Games, which is their store full of games - tabletop, role-playing, collectible card games, and more! They also have a ton of vintage toys like original Star Wars, Transformers, and GI Joe.Visit them all! Support wonderful local businesses!EDIT: STILL AWESOME. Today happens to be Free Comic Book Day, and they took over the space which used to be their Sidekick Store for people to pick out their free issues.
Large variety of Marvel stuff, DC not so much. Pricing on things is pretty decent. Some things are priced higher than what I could get them for here in SA, but overall a really cool place with lots to offer.
I am an international buyer from Canada. From the moment I called to ask about a book the service was always friendly and polite. The manager promptly emailed and called me back several times to provide me the details I wanted about a specific book. Ty, who was one of the managers that helped me, was a pleasure to deal with. I had a smooth transaction with him and will definitely be a returning customer.
If you like comics, youll love this place. Huge inventory, all nicely organized, and very knowledgeable and friendly. Wish it was in my home town, as it is, everytime we go to Austin, I beg my SO to do a drive by. Thank you!
Still requires mask 6/8/22. Will not shop here. Even CDC says no mask
Very large and wide variety of comics, collectibles ect.
Wonderful shop with tons of back issues and lots of independent books.
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This store has everything comics and graphic novels. Indies, kids, mainstream, posters, you name it. They even have figures in the back, mostly comics and star wars stuff. They do not have anime figures, but thats balanced with an anime store being right next to it. All in all, great experience.
Enjoyed the gallery and a fun look around at local art!
Clean and well organized and wide range of fandoms!
One of the biggest comic stores I’ve ever been to. They have literally every issue of every comic that I’m currently collecting and I haven’t even had the need to ask them to create a pull list for me yet—which is something I believe they are willing to do.
Good comic book store, theyll pull, and also remind you if you accidentally but the same issue twice. Really nice, friendly staff and a cool place. Check out the big Hulk statue lol
Want to sell comic books for cheap but after some one sell their for cheap they turn back around and resell the comics and everything else expensive.
Loved it! I saw games of all sorts, comics of course, big statues, helpful staff, and a large inventory. I was very happy to have stopped by, and I made to sure to buy a signed Thor comic before I left.
What a store! Its huge, well organized, and the staff is friendly. Also, its connected to an import/pop art collectible store and a gaming store. Its definitely worth a trip if youre a collector.
My biggest issue with this store that they will not negotiate pricing on high end books, even when wen looking at 10+ books at $50+ Their firm stance on pricing has left me only buying from them once every 2 years or so. I am a local but tend to do my key issue shopping in Dallas and Houston due to friendlier service and negotiatable prices.Other than that the staff is generally friendly and the selection is amazing. Ive been fortunate enough to have been in many comic shops across the country and Ive found that few shops can match the size of this store.If it wasnt for my one major issue I would be ranking them 4-5 stars but its bothered me for years being the only store Ive been to with out flexible pricing. But they have been in business since the 70s so maybe that works for them so they must be doing something right!
Trevor invited my son and I to stop by and check out the store. We finally got around to going and instead of my son buying comics, I spent almost $100 on a collection that caught my eye. Im happy with my purchase and Trevor was great! Well definitely be going again..for my son 😉
My son loves this place! We stay for hours, staff is always pleasant and helpful! Fun to take pics with the Big Hulk!
Great place for comics and everything pop culture. When you visit ask for Brandon. His knowledge about comics is amazing.
These fine gentlemen had the books I was looking for at 5 other shops in two states over the last 2 weeks.Total selection and super fun people to chat with.
This place is the best. The staff is always top notch, friendly and will bend over backwards to help you find what you are looking for. Huge in-store inventory. Plus they give veterans a 15% discount, which is much appreciated.They also have a huge warehouse full of back issues, so if you cant find it in store, they likely have it in somewhere.If you buy from here you wont be disappointed.
This shop has everything. Easily the best comic shop in Austin. All the big new titles every week, limit one on the hottest books so everybody has a chance to get one, which is a great policy. Insane collection of back issues and statues. More statues in one place than Ive ever seen. The only thing this place is missing is a decent air conditioner.
One of the best comic shops Ive been to. The staff is very friendly and helpful they have a great variety of products. What I like the most about this is their selection of art books. A lot of comic book shops Ive been to dont usually carry many art books from industry artists, but this place has a big selection.
I always love coming here to see the latest issues of my favorite mangas and comics. They have some helpful fun staff willing to help you find anything you need and want without hesitation. Ive been to this store and its partnered stores around it and it was always amazing, not just the products but the environment too. Theyre always willing to help even if they dont have what youre looking for, theyll try to help you get it and get it shipped there for you. Very clean and organized as well. Its always easy for me to find the books or series Im following because its all in alphabetical order and its all sectioned off into genres and styles which makes everything so much easier to find. I love this place!
Its a cool place. It was larger than I expected. Lot of new comics and a lot of old comics. There were also figurines and promo items as well. I picked up a new Junji Ito release here. I could have bought it online, but having it in hand and being able to do a little quality assurance is worth a couple of dollars.
What a wonderful place. Just a wonderland of comics and graphics novels and artsy things. Theres something for everyone - heroes, villains, black and whites, indie stuff, posters, books... this is a great spot all around. The staff is kind and helpful and not at all pushy. I got a cool book called Algeria is Beautiful Like America. Almost cried halfway through. Thanks a ton for being a part of the community!!
Ive spent over $600 collecting here!!😭😭😭🤓🤓🤓😅😍
Cute place. Very big for a comic book store also very Clean. The people working there are very nice with kids. They seem to welcome new and less experienced readers. Great kids section with lots to Choose from.The parking is a little awkward but that is not their fault. We go about once every 2 months.Also great selection of toys and games.
Used to live in Houston and loved my local comic book shop so much that I kept a pull list with them even when I moved to College Station. A couple months ago I moved to Austin and have already have such a great experience with ABC. Everyones so extremely nice and fun to be around and just all around excited about everything in the store! Look forward to every Wednesday with them 😊
The manager is a really nice dude and always has a lot of great recommendations. On top of that, the other people working there also are able to make a lot of suggestions too. They also have a comic pull system that’s one of the better ones I’ve seen a comic shop use.If you want to make a day of it, start here and check out their other businesses. You can easily lose yourself for 3-5 hours just looking g at everything.
Limited but awesome selection of manga
Nice selection of books. Everyone there is helpful
Ive shopped at ABC for years and cant say enough good things about the store and staff. Theyre friendly, knowledgeable, and remember a lot of their customers. If youre looking for a LCBS, save yourself some time and come here first!
They have a huge selection, helpful, knowledgeable staff, great for normals & noobs. Its almost overwhelming. Comics, trades, hard & soft covers, artist events, and figures galore. Dont even get me started on Free Comic Book Day, theyre my first stop. But I keep my pull list at a smaller, more intimate store (Rogues Gallery in RR) because it is easier to find new arrivals.
Excellent selection of graphic novels and comic books. I went in thinking I would find a quirky book about something interesting and artistic. I found an extremely moving graphic novel about miscarriage and the loss of a child. I am grateful that this subject matter is being promoted even in a store like this.
The people here are super cool and helpful. Their selection of books is great, and we found a couple of things that we were not expecting to pick up (although ouch that is par for the course at shops like this 😉).As you explore youll find that it just never stops, and is much larger than it appears to be at first glance. The first thing that drew me in was their Manga selection, and even though its smaller than the others, I liked the quality of the material there.They also have a great assortment of statues and figurines toward the back of the store that I could spend hours looking at. Overall, 10/10 would buy from again.
I love comics! This place has a large variety of comics, toys, memorabilia, and mangas. Also love how they have my favorite hero of all time, the Hulk inside just posing all awesome like. I recommend coming here.
My favorite comic store in town! All of the employees are always super friendly and knowledgeable about pretty much any comic genre. I personally prefer horror comics and have had many great conversations with a couple of clerks who also made really awesome suggestions. Even if they dont have what you are looking for, they are always quick to offer ordering it for you. ABC has a great staff with great customer service skills.
Hands down the best comic shop in town! Back issues for days, rare gems, huge collections of statues and action figures. A great and friendly staff thats pretty knowledgeable. Ive loved this place for over 25 years myself.
This is one of the best comic shops in the Austin area!! Huge selection of back issues and current ones!! Very knowledgeable and friendly staff!! This place is a must when in town!!
They are GREAT! I came in with a really specific request to find a comic book of a certain time period. The staff was so knowledgeable and helped me pick two great comic books within the time frame! Thank you Austin Books & Comics.
They have a variety of toys, collectables, games, and comics (new and old). They have most of the recent comics towards the front, but in the back they have a huge room with drawers perfectly stacked in fours filled with alphabetically sorted comics that contain some of the most iconic and memorable comics of each character from Marvel, DC and beyond. While some of the more recent things are pretty pricey, the things worth getting are great and reasonable prices. Honestly, if I lived nearer I would be more broke than I am now.
Prices are high and they do not negotiate on price. Staff were friendly.
Awesome selection and service (from the fellow with the mustache, the girl with all the pins, not so much).This place is magical, it connects the stories you grew up with or growing up with with props , action figures, and cool things to decorate your place with.Nerd out with pride here people. And try all the other cool neighbors, except the Kava place.
This shop is always friendly, acomadating and has a great knowledgable staff. A great place to get your comic book fix or a gift for a friend or family member. It is well organized and easy to navigate through, even though, it may seem daunting with so many comic books and the like.Its a great gem of a store with a staff that gives wonderful well thought out suggestions, all depending on your taste and open mindedness to new suggestions. I would highly recommend this comic book shop and its staff as a place to visit here in Austin.
Do you want to be overwhelmed by the, ahem, sheer volume(s) of comics they have? Do you want to be surrounded by stories from DC, Marvel, Boom, Image and every other comic producer? What about friendly and knowledgeable staff? Do want to be happy and shop at the best comic store in Austin? Yeah. You should probably go here if you like comics, want to get into comics, or just want to be a happy human! Cant recommend this place enough!!
Fantastic experience! Im new to the world of comics and people that work here were so helpful and informative. I asked so many questions and they were able to answer them and recommend items based on my very very broad questions and needs. I went in thinking I was going to be very overwhelmed by everything and by the time I left I felt the complete opposite, I felt like I had a pretty good grasp of the basics plus some. Not only were they able to help me understand how the comics are ordered (numbered) but they were also able to recommend some really great titles and authors that I probably wouldnt have looked at otherwise. Thanks Ty and Pink Haired Chick! You definitely have a return customer!
Austin books and comics is always a pleasure to peruse. The employees are nice and helpful and know even the most obscure titles. Their recommendations are often excellent, which is helpful if youre looking to broaden your reading.Also, theyre the best stocked comic shop in Austin. They nearly always have what Im looking for. And all graphic novels and manga are 10% off MSRP.Highly recommend.
This is my favorite comic book store in Texas! If you want to give someone a look at a comic book store for the first time, taking them here really gives them a great wow factor. Its huge. Its super well stocked. You can tell everyone who works there is so passionate about what they do and this scene. Ive found two new series Ive fallen in love with going through the employee recommendations on the walls that I never would have found myself.It is a little overwhelming for those who are not used to comic book shopping, but I promise if youre new to comic book reading or want to buy someone a present, these guys will get you on the right track. They have books, figurines, and art everywhere. The shop is super clean, smells fine, is in a good location.Dont forget to check out a really great art display shop literally next door to it, and around the corner in the same place you park at is a great board game/card game shop that offers all kinds of new games to try out too.
You walk in and you think oh yeah small comic book store cool then you walk 10 feet more and BOOM! that place is HUGE and was wall to wall with comics! It was great. And it had exactly what i was looking for. I did end up spending about 50 bucks there trying to complete my collection and thanks to them i am one book away! Definitely will go back for new collection i start up. One of the best parts is its so close to a half price books, so after hunting in their tiny section and not finding what youre looking for you can just drive on over to this place.
Oh, how lucky we are here in Austin to have ABC Comics! Such an amazing place! The BEST comic selection in town hands down. They have a super friendly staff who really know their stuff. I go several times a week and have been known to go there more than once in a day, even. If you’ve never been, you’re missing out on a truly transcendent experience. They have great comics, books, action figures, and big name writers come there for signings. Uniquely “Austin” and an essential place to visit if you come here. Get Ty to tell you his Peter Dinklage story!
Amazing , the best comic shop in Texas!
Really colorful fun place! Great variety for nerds of all walks of life. Super nice nonbinary worker helped show us a lot of lgbtq+ stuff. People really seem to enjoy being and working there. Itd be 5 stars but Ive only been once, so I want to be accurate. Really cool place!
Great place, cute girls working up front that give you free stickers!! They have pretty much everything from Silver, to paper back, to current variants!! 💯
Great comic selection. But like record stores some of the workers are socially inept. A couple of the employees are very nice. The lady who worked there looked at my 2 year old as if she was some strange foreign object and was cranky when I checked out. I asked for a bag since it was raining and was told they havent carried bags for 3 years(with a bitchy tone). I support local business but will go back to amazon for a while...
The staff is unbelievably friendly and helpful - theyve led me to some of my favorite comics. Biggest selection in town, as well. Dont forget to check out the sidekick store, which is in the same shopping center and has tons of back issues.
I went there looking for a specific compilation Origins Of Marvel Comics, and they actually had it at a great price! This place, the vast selections and friendly people NEVER disappoint! I cant wait to go back! ( If the staff at Austin Books is reading this- THANK YOU BOTH!!).
Super helpful staff, a huge assortment of back issues and current series issues. If you are a comic fan, or looking for some of the more difficult issues to find, you will love this place!
As usual, this place rocks. Although, theyve been out of cardboard separators the last few times Ive checked for em. Still a fun visit :)Follow up: just visited and they had all the cardboard separators I could want!
Its Austins version of Forbidden Planet and if I can spend less than an hour there and walk out without several titles and collectables in my hand then Ive exerted my reserves of willpower for the week. With LGBQT section and a beginners area, I appreciate the thoughtfulness and care that goes into the shop organization. My only beef would be the lack of popular artists in the Art of section. Jim & Jae Lee, Adams, Campbell, Charest, Capullo, Darrow...none of their books are on the self. Regardless its a magical place and I look forward to my next visit.
I love this place because they not only carry all of the comics and nerdy toys you want, but they also have a staff that comes from all walks of life and age groups. Theyre very friendly and helpful when you ask something. Go around back and check out the art gallery and other toy stores. Awesome!
!!!WARNING For people looking to sell their comic books here!!!I brought in a comic book worth from $2,500 - $15,000 just to see what type of offers they give.I was offered $50 for the comic, which I politely declined and thanked them for their time.That is my only warning about this place so that I can prevent anyone from getting jipped!Other than that, its an amazing store with the best selection in the area. 4 stars, because Im not the type of person to put 1 star for one bad experience. That only had to do with their purchasing of comics from consumers.
Took my stepdaughter here. Shes just getting into comics and had so many options to choose from. The staff was helpful as well
If you have an itch for some comics or are trying to find a specific one this is the place to go! There is stuff in there that you didnt know existed or needed. If somehow they dont have something you need you can order it and most likely the awesome staff there will get it for you! Just an overall great place to go and see all the cool stuff they have.Enjoy!Also: make sure to check out their other 2 stores in the same shopping center with even more treasures to get.
I have to say that this comic shop has to be on my top 3 favorite shops of all time. They had everything! And they were so nice! And helpful. They had a great assortment of toys and trades. Ive been to a bunch of cluttered junk stores with comicfalling everywhere. This was NOT one of those places. Very brig very clean. I love this place. Go there now!!!
Best place in Texas to get the best variety of Comics and memorabilia. Great place for the kids.
This place had the most of any comic store I have been to yet. For a mid size shop it is loaded and well cataloged with great organization of books.
We were visiting Austin to go to the capitol and figured we would check out a place on the way back to Dallas, we came here. Wow. thats all I can say, everyone except one guy behind the counter against the wall in front of the spensive comics was absolutely amazing. One person just came out of nowhere when we were ogling the Artist Editions and asked if we needed help and if we wanted to see any up close. She told us about the sidekick store which is also pretty cool where everything is super cheap, and mentioned she had seen some of them there. The entire complex is a geek heaven, but I must say there were enough people working, its staffed very well, the people were very nice even for a busy Saturday. The selection is beyond amazing, if you look real hard and shop smart you can find some great surprises, and out of print stuff at cover price. I scored a Marvel Masterworks thats out of print for cover minus 10%. they are large enough to carry all the expensive books that most shops simply cant afford to carry, artist editions, art books, pretty much every Omnibus available (ever). A really great store I would even consider the 2.5 hour drive just to go here again. Believe the good reviews on this place, it really is as good as everyone says.
The store was clean and the employees were incredibly helpful. They had every title and you could imagine. They gave me great advice on the comics. Its quite a distance for me to travel but I well go here versus anywhere else in town.
This place is interesting and kid friendly. My son is allowed to go nuts in this place and the staff ENCOURAGES his enthusiasm instead of getting upset. Favorite comic book store in Austin! Plus check out the sidekick store! Its their favorite place in the world!
Not recommended. They are still trying to force people into wearing masks. Plenty of other stores that dont do that to their customers.
Great comic book store. Large selection of graphic novels/comics and a pretty impressive collection of comic book related toys. Prices are very reasonable. They operate jointly with two other stores in the same strip mall, one that focuses on gaming and the other, art.
Austin Books and Comics is an awesome local comic book store! The staff is very knowledgeable, and give great recommendations. I really enjoy their Ladies Nights, fun way to meet up with other lady comic book lovers!
My favorite book store in all of Texas!!!! Check them out soooooo worth it!
Granted, it is a pretty amazing store with a huge selection.Be sure to not go into the EMPLOYEES ONLY comic section along the front part of the wall to the left. Otherwise, theyll make you feel like a douche for going back there to look at the comics prices that are not-so-conveniently placed on the back of the issues. Yes, they have a small sign that says that its an employees only section, however, its not easily seen when its set away from the entrance and youre in awesome comics! mode. I wasnt going to request an employee come and tell me the price of each comic that I was interested in.Also, it seemed to me that their back issues were slightly over-priced.
Make this a stop if you need your fill of everything cool and interesting. Statues, apparel and a huge selection of comics will keep you busy in a great way! Support ABC!
The workers have always been helpful without being pretentious. A few weeks ago I asked about Wonder Woman stuff and the employee recommended a great run. Its also next door to a discount comic store.They perhaps did too good a job because I ended up getting a library card and get comics for free now haha.
Great store, with knowledgeable staff, good prices and an amazing amount of bold, comics, manga and collectibles. Everything is clean and organized. You can spend hours there looking through stuff. Really cool place.
Largest selection of comics, graphic novels and manga Ive seen in Texas thus far. Employees were welcoming, knowledgeable and eager to help. Beautiful nerd culture one stop shop!
Austin Books is really a fun place to shop. Their selection is immense with rows upon rows of both current and back issue comics. Its both a great time whether youre looking for just the latest or if you want to find that past issue youve been searching for. They have an amazing subscription service, but often it seems like thats not even necessary with how well-stocked their new issues are. If I had to give this place a knock, it would be for the sparse parking which sometimes makes a visit a little more tricky.
Evey time we go to Austin we stop by and we always take a BUNCH of things! Their service is great, the people that works there know their stuff and the place is huge, Ive spent hours in here without even noticing. Definitely my favorite!
The only place that I would recommend for your comic needs!! The shop is very well organized and has plenty of collectibles for everyone. They also offer an online pull list for when your short on time but know just what your trying to pick up.
The ideal comic shop experience. A highly knowledgeable, well-trained approachable staff make navigating their enormous, well-stocked store a really great experience. Whether youre a comics fan with decades of comics-reading under your belt or just curious to see what the inside of a shop looks like - they can help. The store is extremely family friendly with stuff for the kids to peruse while youre looking for Walking Dead comics. And if you just want to try something because youve seen it in a movie, on TV, etc... (a) they have it, and (b) they can point you in the right direction. If youre a veteran comics reader, their back-issue selection is astounding and ever changing. And I havent even mentioned the back-issue store or their other two stores in the complex.
I especially enjoyed watching people walk out with their purchases so happy, it made me happy too. My daughter was buying a gift for someone on her job recently promoted; nicknamed Robin. She found him a Nightwing comic book, I thought that was cool. Best in town
Austin Books & Comics is my favorite location to get my comics. I am not a weekly comics shopper, would be if the funds were available, but I love to keep in the loop and pick up a few from time to time. The staff here is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. I love this place.
For serious collectors, this is a strong recommendation. Looking for for that hard to find back issue? They just might have a copy. Looking for a certain action figure? Spend some time looking through their inventory. You might just find it.
Best comic store i have ever been to. They got a great selection of new and old issues.
Been going since I was young and I love it so much. Theres so many comics for all interests and the figures are endless. Great shirts, cool service, wonderful atmosphere. They even have a cool collectors shop next door that I frequent.
Wonderful, knowledgeable staff. The best little comicbook store in Austin. I have been going to ABC for years now, one of my favorite spots to pick up the latest and greatest comics!
Always friendly and amazing comics and collectors items.
Basically if you dont look a certain way keep out this shop. Amazing selection of both comics and Mangas! Only problem I had was with the fat guy with the beird. I used to shop here all the times when I first lived in Austin and felt as if ever time I came in I was being followed or judge. Even the was was literally spending upwards of $200 a month in the store. Went in again today to by a big collection for my son but had the same experience. Love the store but not the workers. The young person in the front with a patched out hoodie was awesome. As far as the other 2 learn customer service.
Good selection of manga and even better selection of comics staff is always friendly and atmosphere is nice and quiet
Tried to go sell my Comic; the buyer guy wasnt there and the girl at the front wasnt a very welcoming person. Though I admit, I was already pissed that the guy wasnt there, Im glad he wasnt because I didnt need to sell it after all. I tried to check out the store but the girl up front wanted to hold my comics so they wouldnt get mixed up with theirs. That pissed me off. Not like you have $400 comic (1st issue of X-23, ungraded but easily a 9.7)laying around and do I look like a thief or something? How about you have a sign up or cameras. Just a thought. Will never go to this place again. Though Im sure they wont miss one customer since they are so popular. 😒
I have been a customer of this store for decades, experiencing its growth and expansion from when it was only Brad, the owner behind the counter to the current swath of experienced staff members filling out the vast spaces of the main store. To be blunt, Austin Books is one of the best comic book stores in the nation.Through my travels, I always find time to experience what a new city has to offer in terms of meeting my geek needs and curiosity. Each visit highlights the impressive nature of my home store.Austin Books has a incredible staff, that I have observed providing outstanding service to noobs and veteran nerds alike. The selection is vast and overall fairly priced. There are numerous special events and happenings, ranging from the Mega Labor Day Sale to special events with established and new artists.I recommend this store to any and everyone one who wants to dip their toes into the realm of comics for the first time or who love to deep dive into depths of an almost endless backstock.If you have a negative experience here, it is because you are a negative kind of person.
Great selection for many comics and super heroes fans. Amazing selection of figurines you can buy. I have never seen a store have so many in my life until now.
Great selection of comics, graphic novels, and nerdy memorabilia. The staff was very helpful, and though they didnt have what I was looking for (its out of print) I found a lot that I wanted. They even threw in a free comic with the book I bought.
This place is one of the best comic book stores I have ever been too. It was so nice and everything was nice and neat.
Make it a point to go to comic book stores of every city that I visit. This is probably one of the biggest comic book stores Ive ever been to. The guys that work there were super passionate and excited to share their favorites with my husband and I. It was extremely hard to walk out spending less than $100 because they had so much great stuff
If you need comics this is the place. There is so much to choose from its mind boggling. I doubt there are very many items you couldnt find here. The store was very busy and staff was present all around the store. There is also a large selection of statues as well. Very impressive.
A staple in the rising culture scene of Austin is the various comic shops in the city. There are more than you think and fewer than you expect so having a GOOD one is important. Austin Books and Comics doesnt disappoint and their catalogue is broad enough to cater to many palettes of comic indulgence.
This is my go to comic store in Austin. Great staff and great selection Lots of fun events and creator signings. If there is anything you want to order just talk to the staff and they will make sure to put it on your pull-list.
I was going to shop at this store for magic the gathering cards or card cases and decided against it simply because they have a sign at the front door that says you not welcome inside without a mask... they have no customers inside currently and it will remain that way because no one wants to deal with that... I can’t stand the idea that you would tell me to leave if I don’t play along with you and I, as well as my friends will simply shop elsewhere until it is removed...
Great comic store.
Amazing selection. Omnibus and collection selection of things i couldnt even find on Amazon. Will return when Im in the area.
Out of all the comic book stores in Austin, AB&C is the friendliest and most fun one to attend. Love their selection, their artwork and how extensive their collection is. Most recommended :)
I went the day after Free Comic Book day. They still had a big tent outside and I about the previous days chaos. At first I thought maybe Id managed to avoid hassle by not coming on Free Comic Book day but the more I heard about the comraderie and the cosplay, I think it would be fun to go next year. Anyway, great comic book store. I forgot what a treasure it is. Ill have shorten my times between visits!
They have an excellent selection of comics and graphic novels as well as collectables. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!
Love this shop. They have everything you could possibly want. Staff is always friendly and helpful if you have questions or need guidance. New comers should feel welcomed here, and try to not be overwhelmed.
We love everyone here! They always have great staff, prices, and selection.
Best comic shop in Austin. Huge selection, knowledgeable staff. Good for not only comics, but games and art as well if you check out the stores in the same shopping center.
Best comic book shop ever. Vendors are very friendly and will make personal recommendations based on which movie/books you like. And theyre really good!
This is a comic book nerds heaven. A very good selection of comics here both old and new. Im sure any comic fan has something to find here. The service is great as well with a very friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Huge selection of comics! Life size Hulk is great to take pictures with. There are also a lot of bigger collectors action style figures that are behind glass on display and are really cool to look at/take photos.
Huge selection of comics and collectables, very quiet and clean environment and a very convenient location as there is many other comic and game related stores nearby. Connected is the Guzu Gallery which features art from local artists which is really nice. I absolutely recommend taking a visit if youre in the downtown Austin area
My Husband introduced this amazing space on our first date. Best Comic Book store in town, their joining stores full of art, collectibles and back issues are great too!
I have been to comic book stores around the world. This is hands down one of the best. Varity, materials in stock both in terms of backstop and current publishing, laid out for ease of access, friendly and helpful staff, etc. I have been shopping here for 20 years and seen it only grown better with time.
The staff was amazing. Helpful, knowledgeable and energetic. Very good selection even though what I wanted wasnt there. However, when they heard this, my title was immediately ordered and for free. I look forward to returning.
This is my go to for all geeky merchandise, especially when I need to find a good present. They also host the biggest Free Comic book day every year. I brought my little nephew here on that day and they were so efficient at the lines that you were able to get in and out with 10 comics of your choosing in all about 15 minutes. My little nephew loves the giant hulk statue here and of course we made silly hulk poses and took pictures. Also the other time we came we saw a guy dressed in a deadpool costume so that was extremely fun for him too. The front staff is always super friendly and willing to help you find what you need. Theyre knowledgeable and will greet ya as soon as you walk in the door. The merchandise is moderately priced, most shirts are about 19.99 to 24.99, Pop figures about 9 to 11 bucks (same as amazon prices), mugs about 9.99 to 11.99, pint glasses around 9.99, just to list a few.
Best comic book store I have been into in my life! The place is incredible and they have a 10 ft hulk you can snap a picture with. Fun for hardcore fans and more.
Cute comic store with figures and posters! Large selection and variety of genres!
HUGE store and selection of all things comic related. This is the Wal-Mart of comic stores because it has an almost overwhelming selection and the pricing is reasonable. What is not WM like is the service and atmosphere. The store and staff is accommodating; and they dont make you feel guilty about pouring over their items with unabashed geeky glee.
One of the best in Austin. Whether you are looking for games, comics or geek collectibles this is the place for you to come. Hard to find and older comics are their specialty and the staff are exceedingly knowledgeable if you are novice looking to read a good comic series or looking for a gift.
Pros: 10% off MSRP for graphic novel format; local shop; huge selection of comics and graphic novels plus other trinkets. Con: dangerous parking along Lamar; can get overwhelmed during special events. Still worth the visit, and our preferred shop.
Amazing selection! They have stuff for kids, manga lovers, collectors, etc. I could easily lose half a day looking at titles here.
Can easily spend hours here with the huge range of comics of all sorts and other stuff you didnt realize existed. Great back catalog....found lots to be nostalgic over. Wonderfully interesting-to-talk-to, but non-agressive, staff. Almost worth a trip to Austin on its own.
Best comic book store in Austin!! I just started reading a few months ago but my boyfriend has a collection worth more than my closet, and they are both super knowledgeable to help him and nice/not rude to someone like me who had to ask what a trade was. I want to give a shout out to the girl who works there who loves the Young Avengers and recommended the first run to me!!!
One of the best shops around.
Really great collection and clearly displayed and organized. Nice and clean place and friendly staff that dont hound you. Good system in place where they make you leave big bags at the front, but trade you for a clothesline pin.
Ive been coming here since I moved to Austin 2 years ago and Ty has always been awesome! He recommends the best comics! Everyone is super friendly.
Best comic book store around. Huge selection and knowledgeable staff. The hardest part is not spending thousands of dollars. Oh whatever, shut up and take my money!
Ordered a sold out book from them and although the phone connection wasn’t good and I was asking a TON of questions Jessie and the manager helped me out and answered every one of them! I appreciate their excellent customer service!
Like a kid in a candy store!! So many comics, toys and other cool stuff. Definitely, worth a visit. And check out the little gallery next door, also a must visit.
The biggest and most comprehensive comic store in Austin. They have everything and their staff know about all of it. They have new issues, all the graphic novels, back issues, clothing, toys, and a lot of figurines too. Parking is hard sometimes.
Utterly awesome. Their selection of manga, comics, and all things nerdy along with their proximity to a local geeky modern art gallery makes this place ideal for hanging out and losing all your money.
Some folks take their out-of-town friends to Mount Bonnell, The Drag, The Green Belt, Barton Springs, Town Lake... We take our out-of-towner friends and family to Austin Books & Comics. ABC, as some locals refer to it, has comic culture covered like hash browns at a famous southern breakfast dive but without the endearingly shady diner staff or salty kitchen lingo. They stock monthly issues, manga, trade paperbacks, graphic novels, vintage issues, back issues, statues, high end figures, action figures novelty tees, pint glasses, pins... if they don’t have it, odds are pretty good that they’ll get it for you or it doesn’t exist. Austin Books & Comics is staffed by a knowledgeable team that bucks the stereotypical trend of pencil-thin goateed comic-shop workers with ponytails and the musk of processed fast food. If one ABC’er doesn’t have an answer for any question(s) you might have, you can rest assured that someone on property can jump in and guide you in the right direction. in addition, they have “sibling” stores that specialize in vinyl statues/collectibles, tabletop games and vintage toys. These stores are all in the same shopping center. It’s a great local business to support. Austin Books & Comics is worth your time & money.
First of all stay away from there toys and statues if they are defective they will tell you its not there problem, contact the manufacturer now Im stuck with a statue that wont stand up. And second if you dont fit the part of a nerd they will watch you like a hawk in that store. I seen them walking past each other wispering and doing hand machines to each other like they are some kind of delta task force. And third! They will low ball you on any item you have, I took a real nice collectable item to them and the buyer offered me 20.00 dollars only so I took it to Capstone Comics and he offered 100.00 to buy it, thats a huge difference if you ask me.
Ok- I just wrote a review of Austin Books down the road... I found another one listed- this one- and put in an edit to get it changed to the Sidekick Store. Which I will review now.The Sidekick Store is awwwwwwesomely nerdy cool! They offer their trades at 50% off, which unless you are shopping online you probably cant beat. And arent we all about shopping local? Why not just spend the same amount here? And you wont even have to wait for it to arrive! Itll be right their in your/my grubby little hands.They also have a collectible section, some shirts (not nearly as many- but come on... we should all be living our nerd lives in secret in the dark anyways, not on our chests), and other stuff- like $1 buttons.I was really impressed with the prices they had on just about everything (except the Rorschach figure, which was $18- but clearly HAD been marked $10... really?).Im very excited to take my roommate there, because its even closer than the original- so when he decides to stay for 3 hours, I can just walk home and feel like a superhero.
One of my wife and Is favorite place to buys comics. They practically have all the series of comics from the 40s and up. The staff is AWESOME and helpful and really go out of your way to help you find what your looking for. I recently got a joker comic which I didnt know what to start with, the staff recommend one and Im so happy I bought the comic they recommended and lm hooked on this comic. Oh! and one more thing be sure to take a picture with the HULK sculpture ;)
Staff was informative and helpful. Huge selection from vintage Marvel and DC to horror and even an all age selection. 7/5 you should check it out. Comics are for all ages!
Big space with a massive see collection. Great spot if youre looking for back issues.
Back in the day they had a location on Riverside and that was the first comic book shop I ever went to eventually they close that location but I started going to this one the main location that they have now hands down its the best comic book store in the entire city I havent been up there in a while and I really need to get my butt up there but I guarantee you if you need your comic book fix go to Austin Books
One of my favorite places in Austin to geek out. There you will find a friendly staff that is knowledgable and passionate about comics, heroes, board games, all things geek! Their game store is located on the east side of the store called Outlaw Moon. So besides catching up to your favorite hero, you can also get in the competitive spirit and get you some card or dice games.
Huge selection, great signing events, awesome toys and some of the best silk-screen posters Ive ever seen. In the event that Im ever rich, Im probably buying half the store.Pro tip: The Vertigo section (yes, a whole section!) is right next to the indie comic section (yes, a whole section!).
Horrible place to buy figures as they constantly change their prices. Even if it says 224.99.. and u try yo buy.. their greed kicks it oh we forgot to change it sorry... its 450.. but its been labeled for 224.99 for weeks.. oh yea well we forgot to change it...well sounds like horrible management .. will be doing my business else where..many other comic shops still sale at retail. These guys are just super greedy. Stay away.
Loved this place! As soon as I walked in I had a smile on my face! Overwhelmed by the vastness of merchandise, I still found great joy in the store. Go here people!
This is a really fantastic store. Has a great selection of old and new comics, toys, shirts, etc. I havent been a comic book reader since i was a teenager but I always stop into cb stores when i get a chance. Really enjoyed this store and picked up an old Chris Claremont and Jim Lee issue of Uncanny Xmen.
This place has a great selection and nice staff. It is one of the best comic book stories Ive ever been to.
Im not a comic collector but if i were I would go here. I was looking for a gift for my girl friends son who is huge into comics. He was looking for a Walking Dead figure and with me blabbering and the person behind the counter being so patient with me, she was able to figure out which one he was looking for. He loved it and was dead on! I wish i remembered her name, but she had glasses and brownish hair pulled back in a pony tail. Didnt get mad at me, lose their temper, or snap at me once. I wish i had patience like that.
I was eight when I started shopping at Austin Books, by begging my folks to drive me there from Georgetown. Im now 32 and shop there on occasion. I used to love going there but lately, not so much. Last time I was there, I blew $100 on comics, and was STILL followed to my car by the guy on their YouTube channel. I dunno about this place, but if your hip, trendy, and cool, expect to be welcomed. If youre a long time customer, you can see a lot of changes and arrogance in the place. Nuff said.
Honestly one of the best comic book stores in the country. I was visiting from San Diego and I never felt so welcome before. Cant wait to go back to Austin just to visit this store again.
The store is pretty big. they have tons of comic books and random items like bubble heads, board games, and collectible figures. definitely the best comic book store in austin.
I come here several times a week and love it. The staff are amazing and helpful, the stock and selection are awesome, and if theres anything they dont have, theyll order it for you and call you when it comes in (Standard fare, sure, but I still love it).
Best store ever! All of my comic book needs in one place plus posters and pops. Cool atmosphere and great service.
The big variety of comics of all flavors is really great. Whether its a newbie like me or an expert, there is a big selection of new and also collectable comics
Such a fun store! Very helpful folks working there. Comic books for all ages and other cool accessories.
Great variety of recent comics, back issues, and toys! Friendly and helpful staff that will take time to help if you need it, give suggestions, or just chat. A credit to Austin!
Huge selection of comics and toys. Staff is very helpful without being overbearing. Plus they have a life-size Hulk!
This bookstore is awesome, from books to merch,,,,shirts, collectible toys,, mini statues,,watches, rings, comic books forever,, I have been a patron since 1989And have seen this place grow,, so sweet an Austin staple ,,,
Amazing store. So many items ranging from comics to figures to mugs, etc. The staff were very helpful and nice. Definitely going there again sometime!
This place is awesome. Its way bigger than it looks from the street. Baffling selection. We spent an hour looking at all the amazing figures, sculptures, etc. Very impressive.
4.7 (199 comments)
Review №1
2022-05-01Exceptionally great experience. I walked in and was greeted by some very nice staffers. I told them it was my first visit there and they immediately offered to guide me on a tour of the store! I only had them answer some questions and direct me to what I was looking for but the offer was still very nice if them.There is a massive selection of collectibles and even more books and comics. I actually found so many issues I wanted to buy I had to take a breath and put some back so I wouldnt break my bank account. Haha. 6/5 and will definitely be returning time and time again.
Review №2
2022-03-10You talk about rare items, at great prices. Plus it really is worth subscribing to them I mean these guys rock, they rock my balls off! For those of us that are stuck here with the same mimic book stores in San Antonioit really is worth going up the road and just seeing what they have now I have yet to go in there and negotiate because Im big on Golden age stuff but the day will come.
Review №3
2022-03-06Is the best comic store in Austin. The amount of material and knowledge the store has is unparalleled.the only thing that would make the store more awesome, Was if they had a robust pre owned collectibles section. As a avid collector it can be hard finding out of prints, And I hate going on Amazon and eBay when I can find it locally.
Review №4
2022-03-22This is Hands Down my favorite Comic books store in the world.They have old comic/bac issues, New comic, Manga, Kids Comic cool Figures and the vibe are chill the employees are the beat I go there so often that every employees Knows my Name ...every employees is cool and very help ,you can even pre-order comic books /make a pull list..Amazing place
Review №5
2022-05-01Friendly staff and a fairly large store. Wide selection of toys, pops, comics, etc. Prices were good, they offer military discounts as well. Still require masks and make sure you bring your own bag. Conveniently located next to two additional stores with collectibles. Found some older NECA figures at one and some nice HIYA figures at the other.
Review №6
2022-05-29The Comic tour rolls into my favorite shop in Austin Tx!! They have tons of back issues!! Plus theyve done a nice upgrade to this section as well. This store has a sweet collection of toys and statues if thats your preference!! A MUST STOP for all us nerds! Enjoy 👍
Review №7
2022-02-27I havent had the pleasure of going here in person, but the couple times I ordered online were great! The books were shipped fast and were packaged very securely. Definitely no need to worry about the books being damaged during shipping.
Review №8
2022-06-13Ive been coming here for years and it does my heart good to see my oldest son now bring his son (my grandson) to the same shop. Its just a magical and wonderful place. Like going back in time and yet, so current with the times.
Review №9
2022-04-04Hey yall, normally love this store but not super happy with the most recent experience. Didnt catch the workers name.Tall scraggly white man with long blonde hair, works at the store.Started off as great customer service: being attentive to my friend looking around the aisles, asking probing questions.Quickly devolved into another dude who doesnt get that no means no.Hope this behavior gets addressed in store. Might be some time before were back in there. Not a super safe space for women and non-binary friends.
Review №10
2022-03-10Not just the best in Austin, this comic shop beats stores Ive been to in many cities. Any place can have all the new comics and figures, but Austin Books & Comics has a huge variety of new and old, many back issues, easy browsing... and an atmosphere which is welcoming to all. Truly, Five Stars.