Possibly the best comic book store in the Valley. Been going for years, mostly on FCBD in May, and…read morethey handle that event really went despite the crowd. They also have a lot of signing events, which is pretty cool! Really appreciate that they have a very welcoming atmosphere. The staff are super helpful and take time to chat with you and give solid recommendations. Been to other stores that feel very judgey and just want you out ASAP. Collector's Paradise is the complete opposite. Layout is nice and spacious giving room to browse. The sections by author took me a while to get used to. Good selection and I love that authors randomly drop in and sign copies (and the store sells them at face value).

Great local comic book shop. My son wanted a manga and I called to see if they had it in stock…read more Luckily they did and were kind enough to set it aside for a few minutes until we got there. They have a good selection of comics, graphic novels and manga. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Support your local bookstores / shops!

This is a really middle of the road shop for a couple reasons. To begin with positives, the…read moreselection of back issues is great. They have some stuff that other shops in the valley don't even know about. The selection of new books is great, too. They are well organized, probably the best organization i've seen in a long time at a comic shop. The negatives: prices are way too high for what are basically reader copies, and the presence of the cats in the shop negates the concept of these being "pet free books". Many of the back issues are clearly a bed for the cats, complete with destroyed bags and boards, where the very cute cats have shredded them. Despite this shop having a good stock, the asking prices on every back issue are 2-3$ higher than what I believe is fair. In addition to that, the employees are not terribly welcoming. The gentleman running the counter was downright dismissive, I didn't even get a hello when I walked in the door and made eye contact. I didn't get a single word as I browsed the stacks for at least twenty minutes. The lady working here had a conversation with my wife about the cats, and even talked to my wife about her clothes, but neither employee engaged with me whatsoever. It felt like they thought i was there to cause trouble, even when making a purchase. In addition, this shop is guilty of one of my biggest pet peeves on the planet: not selling displayed merchandise. On the front counter, two small statues were displayed, but when I asked if they were for sale, I was told they still needed to be researched. Man, do it right now, i'm holding the money in my hand for them. In a store with no other customers, and nothing pressing happening, why would you not take two minutes to check the item price on ebay, or even better yet, decide for yourself what seems like a fair price instead of turning away a paying customer? If the item isn't for sale, take it off the sales floor. Stock is excellent, organization is excellent, prices are not good, and customer service is decidedly bad. It feels like the male employee is either suspicious of everything, or gatekeeping the hobby for some reason. I did not feel welcome here.

Excellent bookstore! They have a wide selection of books including new releases and back issues all…read morein excellent condition! It's one of the larger comic bookstores in the San Fernando Valley. You can sometimes find a 2-3 month old raw book still at cover price on the stands. You can tell this shop is run by people who truly care about comics and their clients. Highly recommend for both casual readers and serious collectors. The prices are very reasonable.

Super clean, nice vibe, they keep the A/C blowing nice and fresh. Vibes are immaculate soon as you…read morewalk through the doors. An abundance of things to choose from. No sports though, but everything else is here. Service was smooth and efficient. Lots of variety to choose from & prices are competitive.

Where to start Let's start with good…read more Great selection Great value get a lot for your buck The bad Don't ask any questions Or any help staff can't be bothered to help

I went here over the weekend and enjoyed looking at the comic selections. Continental Comics had a…read moredecent amount of new comics, but a crap load of back issues. I was looking for Uncanny X-Men Bronze Age, they carried more than a lot of comic books stores would have. If you're looking for other back issued, I can almost guarantee they're going to have a big selection of that title. If you're looking for back issues, you should check this place out. By the way, they sell Funko's!

Came here after going here a lot in my childhood. Didnt know if the owner was that creepy and just…read moreweird back then maybe i didnt notice because i was a kid. But yeah he definitely has simpsons comic book guy condescending vibes mixed with A LOT of creepiness. Being in the store with just you and him is not pleasant. He doesnt look intimidating but you wander if theres any bodies in the back somewhere...

I've always passed by this store inside the Northridge mall and thought they just had collectibles,…read morebut I learned recently that they have a pretty good comic book selection. They have weekly releases on one side of the wall and back issues in boxes that are labeled and very organized. Like most places, they offer pre-orders for releases the following week with a 10% discount but I feel like their process is more convenient and personable as you can just message them through IG to put holds. Plus, they offer free bags & boards! The staff is also super helpful making the whole pre-order/hold process a breeze. My favorite part is going through their online backstock. I love how they keep their site updated so it saves me a lot of time having to sift through boxes. They carry the staples but I appreciate how they also have less popular titles. Even if you're not a fan of comic books, I'd still recommend dropping in to check out their other stuff.

I remember going to this place when it just opened up and they were mainly selling Lego figures and…read morethen other types of collectible figures and then also stickers. Of which I bought several. The staff was always friendly and attentive. Over the years, they've expanded their inventory and now have comics and Funko pops, which definitely appeal to the masses more. It is a fun shop to peruse and you'll always find something fun worth buying. Definitely a nice unique spot in the Northridge mall and I hope more people check it out and keep this mall from becoming the promenade mall or the other defunct malls over the years. Support small business!

Couldn't ask for a nicer group of folks. Very friendly, welcoming, and happy to have visitors…read more Great selection of comics from every era and all reasonably priced. A back room is filled with $1 comics as well as toys and other collectibles.

This place is amazing, best of all the people working there. My wife and I came down 2 weeks ago…read morefrom Northern California and they welcomed us in, chatted with us, we joked around. We talked about our cats haha. They are so knowledgeable and love how they have everything organized by decades. They gave my wife a trivia question and because she got it right, wink, wink, they let her pick 2 comics for free. I saw them interact with this little kid, you can just tell they love kids and love their job. When I'm back in Souther California, I'm definitely stopping by there again!

Went in for Pokemon singles. They have a system where you search cards on a tablet that has pricing…read moreand condition. They were adamant that you use the system to even take a look at cards. There were a couple employees available and I asked to see a couple cards but they insisted I type it into the system, select all the cards I'm interested in, then select check out, and THEN an employee would gather the cards for me to view. The first couple of cards I tried to type in were not found in the system but were in the display case. The employee suggested I type the card number (e.g. 2/108) and that did not work either. Finally I found a card I liked in the system but when I looked up that particular card, it appeared to have 2 versions, both near mint but different prices. When asked about the difference in prices, the person behind the counter took 10 minutes to research the cards and change the prices to even higher than originally listed - stating there was only 1 version of the card and they were mislabeled in the system. At this point, he finally showed me the cards and they were objectively not near mint. I wanted to get a closer look to see how played they were but they would not let me see the card outside the sleeve even when I requested that they take it out themselves if they were scared I would damage the card. He then again took the time to inspect the cards himself and correct the listed condition of the cards in their system while he had me wait. I asked if they would honor the original listed price from when I walked in but they said no. With that, and my not being able to make my own, closer inspection on the condition, I ended up not buying anything since I had no baseline to go off to see if it was worth buying for myself. Even without making a purchase, it was an awkward, uncomfortable shopping experience. The sealed product was comparatively much higher than the current market prices. There is a decent selection of singles but their tablet system was misleading and inconsistent. The selections were not good enough to entice me to come back. Be careful in your own price checking when coming to this place.

Love it here! Everyone is super nice, their selection is awesome (no, seriously--they have a tablet…read morethat has all of their inventory so you don't have to waste your time sorting through piles of bulk), and the prices for things aren't stupid expensive like they are at some shops. I also love that they do events--can't wait to go to my first prerelease event here!

I don't say this lightly, but **A Hidden Fortress is hands down the best TCG shop I've ever been…read moreto. I've been around card shops for a long time, and most places get one or two things right. This place gets everything right. The selection is fantastic, the shop is clean and well organized, and it actually feels like a space designed for players, not just transactions. You can tell immediately that this isn't just a store, it's a community hub. What really sets it apart is the people. The staff are knowledgeable, welcoming, and genuinely care about the players walking through the door. That's not something you can fake, and it shows in how the community shows up. Whether you're brand new to TCGs or deep in the hobby, you feel like you belong there. They also do a phenomenal job supporting events and keeping the scene active. There's always something going on, and it creates that energy that great local game stores used to have, but a lot of places have lost. If you're anywhere near Simi Valley and into trading cards, this place isn't just worth checking out, it's worth going out of your way for. Absolute gem.

Wish I could recommend this place, but the hours are absolutely terrible If you have any sort of…read morejob at all. I have tried so so many times just to come here before or after work and every single time it is closed. Back when i was your unemployed friend on a Tuesday it was great fun! Not too sweaty

Loving the people here and the collectibles they have!…read more Recently I have been into Pokémon cards and they have a good collection, I've been hunting Morpeko and I got most of them here! Tony and Tony are awesome!

shop had a card that was price tagged at 740 when attempting to make deal the owner changed the…read morepriced tag for a higher price , scummy guys

I have always enjoyed frequenting this establishment. People are very professional and I respect…read morethe way they do business. They tend to about 80% of the time have in inventory what I'm looking for. This is very good in comparison to their competition. Their rewards program gives great value for loyalty to your local game store. I highly recommend frequenting this establishment. Very clean, well stocked, & safe.

Big store with variety of selection. Employees are friendly & knowledgeable…read more Tuesday seems to be trading night or something idk, there was tables full of people trading cards and stuff. Could be wrong. Everything has different pricing. I believe they carry Pokemon, one piece all kinds of collectables.