Close Encounters - Peterborough

Close Encounters - Peterborough Close Encounters is Peterborough's largest independent comic shop!

The 3rd trade of Absolute Batman is here!Absolute Batman Vol. 3: Devil's Workshop collects issues #15-18, the Absolute ...
08/09/2026

The 3rd trade of Absolute Batman is here!

Absolute Batman Vol. 3: Devil's Workshop collects issues #15-18, the Absolute Batman 2025 Annual, and the Absolute Batman: Ark M special, this volume has us following Batman as classic villains like the Joker, Poison Ivy, and the Court of Owls emerge in Gotham!

If you’d like to grab this 3rd volume, give us a call/email to have it put aside, or come on in to our Peterborough store! Not only do we have volume 3, but if you want to start your absolute Batman adventure, we also have volume 1, and, volume 2, as well as the single issue comics of this monumental run!

This weeks new no.1’s!This week brings us a very versatile list of new first issues! With everything from horror, to com...
08/09/2026

This weeks new no.1’s!

This week brings us a very versatile list of new first issues! With everything from horror, to comedy, there is definitely something for you!

This isn’t all though, these may be this weeks new no.1s, but we also have an extensive range of ongoing series that you can grab!

If anything here is of interest to you at all, let us known and we can put it aside for you. If you would like to get each new issue of a series as it comes out, we can make you an auto-pull for it!

This weeks new no.1s!A very busy week! Notably, this week marks the official beginning of the Batman bad seeds event tha...
27/08/2026

This weeks new no.1s!
A very busy week!
Notably, this week marks the official beginning of the Batman bad seeds event that is happening across several titles!
If anything here catches your eye, let us know and we can put it aside for you! And if you want to get each new issue of a series as it comes out, we can make you your very own pull list for it, so let us know!

EXCLUSIVE LIMITED EDITION SIGNED BOOKPLATES 200 ONLY!EXLUSIVE A3 PRINT FOR SERIES SUBSCRIBERS!BE CAREFUL WHEN DIVING INT...
27/08/2026

EXCLUSIVE LIMITED EDITION SIGNED BOOKPLATES 200 ONLY!
EXLUSIVE A3 PRINT FOR SERIES SUBSCRIBERS!

BE CAREFUL WHEN DIVING INTO THE WATERS OF OFIUSA.

Writer-artist GUILLEM MARCH, well known for his work on Batman, The Joker, and Catwoman, returns as a solo creator for this new six-part series.

With exquisite artwork that evokes paradise and a story that gradually lays bare the characters’ souls - while also leaving room for fun, seduction, and the search for truth. What happens in Ofiusa stays in Ofiusa.

Order your copy & get a FREE EXCLUSIVE SIGNED BOOKPLATE! (while stocks last)

Subscribe to the 6 issue series & get a FREE A3 PRINT by Guillem!

Email: [email protected]
Call: 01733892827
Online: https://shorturl.at/pk9OF

This weeks new no.1’s!What a week this is! Variety in all areas, and something perfect for everyone!If you see anything ...
06/08/2026

This weeks new no.1’s!

What a week this is! Variety in all areas, and something perfect for everyone!

If you see anything here you’re interested in, or have any questions at all, give us a message, or pop in to close encounters. If you want anything putting aside, let us know and we will hold it for you, and if you’d like to get each new issue as it comes out, we can start you a monthly pull!

05/08/2026

We are now open!!

Sorry for the delay and any inconvenience that may have caused

05/08/2026

Sorry to say, but the store will open late today due to a vehicle break down.

Sorry for any inconvenience, and we will be open as soon as possible!

Spider-Man Brand New Day finally hits the big screen! It’s a big time for the web slinging hero we all love, with Brand ...
30/07/2026

Spider-Man Brand New Day finally hits the big screen!

It’s a big time for the web slinging hero we all love, with Brand New Days cinema release, and the upcoming Amazing Spider-Man #1000, what better time to celebrate!
At Close Encounters, not only do we have the new films name sake, but an extensive collection of Spider-verse comics for all your favourites beneath the mask!

Give us a message or pop on in to grab your own, from graphic novels, to single issue comics, you won’t be disappointed!

This weeks new no.1’s!With some amazing characters jumping back into the frame, this is not something you want to miss! ...
29/07/2026

This weeks new no.1’s!

With some amazing characters jumping back into the frame, this is not something you want to miss! The queen in black is back and featured in an amazing new cross over event! Not only that, but some incredible new specials are out, and well loved characters are back in the spotlight! It’s not a week to miss!

If anything here catches your interest, give us a message and we can put it aside for you, and if you want to get each new issue as it comes out, let us know and we can start you a pull list for it!

This weeks new no.1’s!This week’s new number 1s are here and as exciting as ever! This is your perfect chance to jump in...
15/07/2026

This weeks new no.1’s!

This week’s new number 1s are here and as exciting as ever! This is your perfect chance to jump into a new series, but these aren’t all! Come and see us in store to delve into the extensive range of comics, manga, and graphic novels that we have waiting for you!

If you see anything you’d like, let us know and we can put it aside, and if you want to receive each new issue of a comic as it comes out, we can create you a monthly pull list!

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25 Broadway
Peterborough
PE11SQ

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 6pm
Thursday 10:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 10:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5:30pm

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