Of course we have hot comics! And we have Japanese manga and graphic novels, anime action figures, and a lot more!

You've always known that Austin Books was the premier place in Austin Texas to indulge your interest in hot comics Japanese manga, anime action figures and Japanese graphic novels. But austinbooks.com is also a great website, designed to keep you on top of what's new in the comics industry. So get on the website to find out what the new releases are and then come on in to buy graphic novels.

New Website Features!

Comic Pull Service!
Get a full list of available comics (and everything else) online or have books pulled for you. Simply check the appropriate boxes, fill in your name and email and press "I want these". You'll receive a confirmation email and the books will be set aside for you at the front counter. It's easy and the list is updated every Tuesday!

Austin Books & Comics' Blog!
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Signings, Sales and More!

Check out these events coming to Austin Books & Comics soon!

Friday, February 29th (8-11pm); Saturday, March 1st. STAPLE! IV and Pre-Party with special guests Eric Powell, Brian Wood and beer!





Wednesday, March 12th (tba). Here's Johnny the Movie signing and more event with Johnny Hicklenton, artist for 2000ad and Judge Dredd.

From the website:
Here’s Johnny enters the surreal world of renowned graphic artist Johnny Hicklenton, who is battling against Multiple Sclerosis. Living in an increasing state of immobility and frustration, Johnny escapes the confines of his frontroom through his artwork.

Follow this link for a preview of the movie.





Saturday, March 15th (7pm-?). Scary Mansion in-store with Leah Hayes (vocals, illustrator) signing her latest Fantagraphics book Funeral of the Heart.





Wednesday, April 9th (4-7pm). Aqua Leung signing and release event with special guest Paul Maybury.





Saturday, April 19th (10am-7pm). Manga Melee III with 25% OFF ALL MANGA and Special Guests (tba).

Saturday, May 3rd (8am-7pm). FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2008. Extended hours and exclusive freebies!

We've had a lot of events recently!

On Saturday, February 16th, we had our Pantheon High II Release Party with special guest Paul Benjamin(w). We have signed copies still available in the store!





On Wednesday, February 20th, special guest Mack White (w/il) was here for our Hotwire II Release Party. Signed copies of Hotwire II and Bush Junta are still available!





We were joined by writing lengend Michael Moorcock and World Fantasy Award-winning illustrator John Picacio on Saturday, February 23rd for the Elric: Stealer of Souls Release Party.

Thanks to everyone that special ordered the book. We've now run out of copies.

Wednesday, February 27th marked our most unambitious event yet, The Nearly Infamous Zango #1 Release Party without special guest Rob Osborne! It was the world's laziest comic launch. Free potato chips and daytime tv were dolled out with every purchase of Zango #1!

The book's creator may not have been here long, but signed copies still are! Come by and get one.

Buffy Season Eight... only in Comics!   
Get your hands on the all-new Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight comic written by Joss Whedon! In stock NOW at Austin Books & Comics. We also have the hard-to-find Georges Jeanty variant cover for cover price ($2.99) while supplies last. These are available to in-store customers only.
Click here for more information on the series.

Buzz (Check out all the indie love we've been getting.)

First was the Wizard.com list of top five indie stores in the country.

Then came the Newsarama love (CBLDF Event). We love them, too.

Now, check out this latest love on USA Today, yep, USA Today. Be sure to check out Whitney's column on a regular basis. That's where I first saw the Simpson's cartoon intro performed by real actors... bizarre! Of course, while you are on YouTube, you can also check out the Lobo Paramilitary Christmas Special (definitely not for kids).




Patton Oswalt was in town for SXSW, 2006. He performed live with the Comedians of Comedy at Emo's and Cap City Comedy Club.

Store Map
Check out the 4100sf store in action.

Pull Service?
Even though we don't do a traditional pull service, we will set aside and special order comics for you.

We carry a wide range of collectibles and do our best to provide whatever our customers require. From statues and action figures to T-shirts and Zippos to Magic and Heroclix games to over 250,000 back issues, we try to make it very hard to walk out empty-handed. If your regular comic shop always has too many "sold out" sign up the day comics come out, or has had the same back issue comics for years, or just doesn't carry what you want, come to us.

We are very active in acquiring collections, unique items, and backstock, especially in our comics section. If you are looking for something special that you just can't find anywhere else, or if you have something special you would like to sell, drop us a line. We ship anywhere.