Testimonials
Yelp Reviews
Joseph A.July 18, 2020.I've only been here twice so far and I have to say this is one of the best comic book stores I have ever visited. Its about 10 miles away from me and worth the drive even with 4 other comic book stores closer to me. This place has by far the best customer service I have ever had. I wish I could give more stars.
Kevin K.January 14, 2020.So recently my girlfriend and I have been wanting to get into magic the gathering but with it being as massive as it is we were hesitant but were willing to give it a shot. We just needed to know where to start and the basics. I went to one other place first that i will not name but it was horrible there they acted like i was crazy for not knowing anything and basically told me i would be schooled by any player that played for longer. I left there quite upset. On the way home i decided to give one more place a shot and I heard that was this lovely establishment does things for magic as well so onward I went. walked through the door and was instantly greeted and asked if they could help me. I told them that my girlfriend and i was interested in magic and the guy (i cant remember his name sadly) talked to me about it and let me know what they do there and was extremely helpful. he then took me to there section where they sell there cards. I started to browse and see if there was anything i liked. he informed me about brawler, commander and the different formats. he then asked for my favorite color and a color my gf would like, then proceeded to had me 2 free decks for us to use and learn with. He told me to practice with those and then come to the pack release because that would be the best way to learn more and get more cards to learn how to play with an even playing field. I felt like i had a little whiplash. i was treated so bad at the first place and came here and i was treated by the most welcoming person that got me to feel like jumping into magic again. I will come back here for sure for that pack release and come back to browse through comics. TLDR Great service, kind, understanding, extremely helpful this is the kind of service people should strife for honestly at other stores. if anyone that works there reads this. Thank you and keep up the awesome work.
Lorraine G.August 3, 2019.Stopped by this spot on Wednesday evening and to our surprise it was still open late...5 stars just for that right there! Hubby is a comic collector so he was so happy to find 2 comics that he wasn't able.to get from he regular comic book shop. I also found some awesome coasters I had to have one for the office, one for home and the Stranger Things one for my daughter. The place is very neat and tidy but the absolute shock factor for me was how clean and nice smelling their bathroom is.
Craig F.July 12, 2019.At first, I wasn't sure if liked the Hideout. The comic book stores that I'd lately been frequenting were (from my perspective, anyway) more streamlined and organized; were more eye-catching, with respect to presentation and appearance; and were more reliable when it came to having in-stock new releases and variants. Plus, other shops...well, they just seemed cleaner. In fact, the first time I'd gone to the Hideout, I'd left without even making a single purchase, and that's with my having known that their Yelp Check-in Offer would have saved me an extra 10% off my entire purchase (of $10 or more.) However, very soon after my first visit, I showed up again. And I knew why. What I hadn't appreciated previously, possibly because I'd had a strict list of comics I was adhering to, was that I'd actually enjoyed myself just rummaging through their bins and by chance coming across something. Visiting the Hideout--and this is said with all due respect--is like spending time at garage sales or swap meets, finding that comics are available, and then, because you have the time, sifting through. I think at the Hideout, you'll want to make sure you have some extra time, not exactly because their inventory is all that extensive, but maybe a little more because of the shop's relaxed attention to organization. And, again, what I mean by that is that everything isn't laid out pretty for you--exactly alphabetized, exactly numbered, or exactly sorted. If you're about filling in a few storyline gaps or simply combing through rows of comics with a bit of history behind them, crates of miscellanea await. But, now, I appreciate the Hideout: the very casual atmosphere grew on me. And I'm glad it did. Because the Hideout, regardless of my review, deserves a nod.
Steve V.May 26, 2019.This is a nice comic shop. They have quite a collection of new and back issues, trades, a nice indie section...they have some collectibles in there, figures and cards. All the employees here are super nice and pretty knowledgable. They have a music studio in the back for lessons, but I don't know too much about that. Stop in and check them out.
Princess G.March 23, 2019.This place is a hidden gem! It has lots of comic books and the owner is super nice. Great experience for our 8yr old daughter. She fell in love with Keira
Philip S.March 6, 2019.Some nice collectible comics on the wall. Always new comics and a large back issue selection . The owner Glynnes is really nice . She puts on special events all the time . I went to her special Dr Strange event . Always worth a visit .
Article Reviews
Comic books bring artistry, imagination and a tactile experience to a digital age
“Glynnes Pruett was raised on comic books. When she was a child, her father would take her and her siblings to various trade shows, conventions and swap meets to sell the books as a hobby. ‘I learned to read with comics,’ said the 29-year-old owner and founder of Comic Book Hideout in Fullerton. ‘I have grown up with them my whole life.’”
Comic Book Hideout Opens Its Own Music Studio
“Any comic book fan knows it’s common and sometimes necessary for a superhero or heroine to absorb new powers that make them twice as badass as they were before. That’s what seems to be going on with Fullerton’s Comic Book Hideout these days as they expand their vision as a store and take on a much louder role in the local music community.”
Best Comic Book Stores In Orange County
“Comic Book Hideout is a unique hidden gem in the comic community. This small, unassuming shop is filled to the brim with laughter, experience, love and most of all, comics! Come by, find the family you never knew you had and fulfill all of your fantasy geek needs.”
How to Get Hooked on Comics
“Comics are the only place that a person can judge a book by its cover, Pruett said. She suggested that people look for a comic with a cover that draws them in… The staff is there to help people find comics which they will love and answer questions.”
Fullerton’s Own Wonder Woman
“Although there have been strides toward more female representation, the comic book industry is male-dominated for the most part. Pruett however, has not only been holding her own in this business but leading the pack with the Best Comic Book Store in Orange County award from OC Weekly two years in a row.
‘To me, [being a female owner in the comic book industry] it’s only more inspiring and more encouraging, and it makes me want to kick more ass,’ Pruett said. ‘I’m going to do my part to make sure that we’re represented in a way that’s positive. All the chicks in the comic book industry have just as much right to be here, most of the time with more skill and ability to run great stores. So I feel like it shouldn’t be uncommon, but because it is, it only gives me more incentive to be the best.’
Dan Fraga’s Largest Piece of Art Covers a Comic Shop
“There is a comic book shop in Fullerton, California that has original art up in the window… or more specifically on the window. The Comic Book Hideout got artist Dan Fraga to draw on the front of their store. Fraga took pictures and posted them to his Facebook pages as this being the largest thing he’s ever drawn. Fraga has worked on Spider-Man, Wolverine and Bloodstrike as well as on the Ricky Gervais show where he directed seasons two and three.”
Comic Book Hideout illustrates that comics are for everyone
“Pruett, a 28-year-old Cal State Fullerton graduate, has been a comic book vendor for more than 20 years, beginning as a child selling comics with her dad at trade shows. Her deep-rooted knowledge of the business has allowed Pruett to create a shop catering to a demographic that goes beyond the stereotypical ‘geek.’
‘I wanted to create a place where cool, normal people can come and buy comic books,’ Pruett said. ‘If you’re creating a retail store, you want people to want to be around and want to be there, and a lot of comic book stores don’t get that.’”
OC’s Best Comic Book Stores
“Embracing much more of the communal, artistic facets of the comic book contingent, owner Glynnes Pruett has indeed created a sanctuary of sorts with the Comic Book Hideout. Providing a platform for local artists to showcase their work, weekly game nights that range from dice to cards, and a proper collection of rarities that are sure to leave the connoisseur fawning, the Hideout is the kind of place that appeals to both the snobs and the newbies in an incredibly inviting way. With north of 19,000 issues in stock, you’re gonna find what you are looking for, and probably something you weren’t even expecting to find.”
Punk Rock Alive & Well at Fullerton’s Comic Book Hideout
“People who want to experience punk rock do not have to pay inflated ticket prices to see Green Day at a huge arena. In fact, half of the experience of punk rock is in its feeling of a community, and this cannot translate to a stadium full of people unless they are all zombies (rich ones at that). For $2 a head, Glynnes Pruett, proprietor of Comic Book Hideout, showed Fullerton that punk rock is alive and well; you just have to know where to look.”
Member Story : Glynnes Pruett, Comic Book Hideout
“[Glynnes:] ‘I have a deep knowledge and love for the geekily inclined. It’s such an interesting and diverse gathering of people of all different backgrounds who share admiration for something so seemingly simple. Comics are commonly interpreted as silly things for kids and nerds, but in actuality can hold beautiful and sincere messages about the human condition and can have deep storytelling merit. Like these comics, the Hideout is more than meets the eye!’”
Best of OC 2013: Best Comic Book Store
“Glynnes Pruett has created the perfect clubhouse for nerds, and we mean that in the best possible way. Among comic books and related collectibles, you’ll find people just hanging out as Pruett’s black cat, Pavlova, roams through the shop… The vibe is friendly and cool, as she and her crew share tips, locate issues among their packed-tight stock, and offer suggestions to newbies and those just looking for something new.”
Comic Book Hideout Grand Re-Opening
“Comic Book Hideout’s Grand Re-Opening yesterday at their new location (just a stone’s throw from Fullerton’s Civic Center) attracted a throng of geeks, nerds, gamers, fanboys, art lovers and fun makers… This particular venture has been a long-standing dream of the vivacious 25-year-old Fullerton resident. Her extensive knowledge of comic books and the rapidly growing comic book culture — as well as a propensity for “vintage arcane weirdness” — creates an easy-going atmosphere in the shop, making it more welcoming as a clubhouse rather than strictly as a commercial establishment. In fact, don’t be surprised if you spy Pruett’s cat lounging about nonchalantly on a sofa or Pruett herself navigating the aisles, weaving in and out on her roller skates.”
Getting down to funny business
“Glynnes Pruett has been selling comic books with her dad at industry trade shows since she was six. They imagined having their own comic book store one day, and often talked about what it would be like, what they’d sell, and who would come enjoy their comics.
That childhood dream is now a reality for the 25-year-old comic book maven. Glynnes has brought a fresh face to the graphic novel world with last month’s opening of her new store, Comic Book Hideout.”
Comic Book Hideout Review
“The owner of Comic Book Hideout, Glynnes Pruett, gave me a tour as she explained that her store has, ‘Cool weird stuff that you won’t find anywhere else.’ The store is definitely packed wall to wall with comic merchandise… They have over 15,000 back issues in stock and with 19 years in the industry, Glynnes can answer any question you may have.”
Get in Touch
(657) 217-0624
Open Hours
Tue – Sat — 11:00am – 7:00pm
Sunday — 11:00am – 5:00pm
Monday — Closed
