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| Monday | 11 AM to 10 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM to 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM to 10 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM to 10 PM |
| Sunday | 12 to 6 PM |
About Austin Books & Games
Austin Books & Games is a comic book and gaming store located in Austin, Texas. Collectors visiting this location can find new weekly comic releases every Wednesday, an extensive back issue collection, tabletop gaming, trading cards, and hobby supplies. Austin Books & Games, in the Plaza 5000 center in Austin's Brentwood area, stocks nearly every new weekly issue from Marvel, DC, Image, Boom and other publishers and keeps a pull list. It says it has about 200,000 organized back issues, with more at its Sidekick warehouse store, and its game side carries Pokémon, Magic, One Piece, Gundam and Lorcana. Google reviewers most often mention the friendly staff, Pokémon, board games, vintage toys and collectibles. Austin Books & Games is well-reviewed by the local collector community, earning 4.3 stars from 203 verified Google reviews. Whether you're searching for modern variants, graphic novels, manga, local comic shops like Austin Books & Games in Austin are the heart of the Texas collecting community. Visit Austin Books & Games online or stop by in person to browse current inventory and ask about special orders.
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Austin Books & Games reviews
Is Austin Books & Games well reviewed?
Austin Books & Games has a 4.3-star average from 203 Google reviews. The average for the 8 rated comic book stores in Austin is 4.5 stars, so Austin Books & Games is below the local average. Read the reviews on Google Maps →
Frequently asked questions about Austin Books & Games
Where is Austin Books & Games located?
Austin Books & Games is located in Austin, Texas at 5002 N Lamar Blvd.
Does Austin Books & Games sell back issues?
Yes, Austin Books & Games maintains a back issue inventory. Visit or call to ask about specific issues, runs, or keys you're looking for.
What should I expect at Austin Books & Games?
Austin Books & Games is a local comic book store in Austin, Texas. Expect new releases, back issues, graphic novels, and a knowledgeable staff who can help you discover new titles or track down specific issues.
When is Austin Books & Games open?
Austin Books & Games's listed hours are: Monday 11 AM to 10 PM; Tuesday 11 AM to 10 PM; Wednesday 11 AM to 10 PM; Thursday 11 AM to 10 PM; Friday 11 AM to 10 PM; Saturday 10 AM to 10 PM; Sunday 12 to 6 PM. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.
What other comic book stores are near Austin Books & Games?
The closest are Austin Books & Comics in Austin (under 0.1 mi), Austin Books Sidekick Store in Austin (under 0.1 mi), King's Cache in Austin (2.2 mi).
Comic Book Stores near Austin Books & Games
The closest other comic book stores to Austin Books & Games, by distance:
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Austin Books Sidekick Store
King's Cache
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