Close Encounters - Peterborough

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

This week marks the end of the ‘The Boys’ TV show!If you love this show, you should absolutely check out the source mate...
23/05/2026

This week marks the end of the ‘The Boys’ TV show!
If you love this show, you should absolutely check out the source material and give the graphic novels a read!
Jump back in to the characters you love, and look at how the story differs!
With a show ending that people either love or hate, this read will give you another ending to consider too!
We also have ‘Dear Becky’ which is an amazing epilogue and sequel to the original comic that can be enjoyed by both fans of the comics and fans of the show!
And if that isn’t enough, we also have the ‘Selected Scrips’ which are a dive into the creative mind behind the show, showing a selection of scrips from said show along with their accompanying comic art work!

This weeks new firsts!With absolute green lantern finally starting, and much more, it is a great week for firsts! If you...
22/05/2026

This weeks new firsts!

With absolute green lantern finally starting, and much more, it is a great week for firsts!

If you’re wanting to start a new series but nothing here is for you, we also have plenty more in store for you to look through!

If you want something slightly longer or self contained, you can also consider our large range of graphic novels and manga!

As always, if anything here catches your eye, let us know and we can put one aside for you, and if you’d like to get every new issue as they release, let us know and we can start you a monthly pull list!

This weeks new comics!What a week this is! We have something new for everyone this week, no matter what you’re a fan of!...
12/05/2026

This weeks new comics!
What a week this is! We have something new for everyone this week, no matter what you’re a fan of!
With the arrival of the highly anticipated spider-man brand new day, and Barbara Gordon breakout, it’s definitely worth your time!

If you see anything here you’d like, let us know and we can hold an issue for you, and if you want to get each new issue of a series as it comes out, let us know and we can make you a pull list for it!

03/05/2026

And that’s a wrap on Free Comic Book day!
Thank you to everyone who came yesterday, it was an incredible turn out and we loved seeing the amazing community that you are all part of! We are so grateful for everyone and their support to the shop, it does mean a lot.

Just because Free Comic Book Day is over, doesn’t mean Close Encounters won’t keep giving you amazing deals. Don’t forget we have an impeccable variety of comics all year round, and if you want a bargain, we always have our £5 buy 4 get 1 free graphic novels!

Thank you all again, we hope you enjoy all your free goodies, and we hope to see you in store again soon!

1 day to go!That’s right, Free Comic Book Day is tomorrow! WoooSo with our final introduction from our 7 day countdown, ...
01/05/2026

1 day to go!
That’s right, Free Comic Book Day is tomorrow! Wooo
So with our final introduction from our 7 day countdown, we’d like to introduce:
Energon Universe Special
The biggest year in Energon Universe history is here, with four all-new stories from the worlds of Transformers, G.I. Joe, Void Rivals, and more! The biggest names in comics for both a perfect Energon Universe jumping-on point, and a can't-miss experience for long-time fans!
You really don’t want to miss this!
Come down and see us tomorrow, Saturday the 2nd of May to get this comic for free, and browse our large selection of free options!
Hope to see you there!

Stacking up a few thousand comics ready for tomorrow....
01/05/2026

Stacking up a few thousand comics ready for tomorrow....

2 days to go!That’s right, it’s the penultimate day of the countdown and things are really getting serious!Today we’d li...
30/04/2026

2 days to go!
That’s right, it’s the penultimate day of the countdown and things are really getting serious!
Today we’d like to introduce you to:
Amazing Spider-Man / Queen in Black
There’s a lot going on in this epic comic, so buckle in!
The road to AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1000 takes a big turn here as fate bears down on Peter Parker! The Queen in Black has been coronated, and Mary Jane Watson as Venom is not ready for her! The Eldest has taken control of the Hulk, and what happens next will make every past Hulk battle look like a skirmish!
Jam packed and ready to go, you can get this comic completely free on Saturday the 2nd of May, come on down and pick this up from us, and browse our immense selection of free comic options!
Hope to see you there on Saturday!

3 days to go!Only 3 days left, so making these last 3 introductions count! (Remember these aren't all we will have)Today...
29/04/2026

3 days to go!
Only 3 days left, so making these last 3 introductions count! (Remember these aren't all we will have)
Today we’d like to introduce:
DC next level sampler
From the bold minds behind DC ALL IN comes DC NEXT LEVEL, a groundbreaking publishing initiative! This special edition offers fans an exclusive first look at the next wave of DC storytelling—creator-driven, character-focused, and packed with fresh perspectives. This is your gateway to the second act of DC ALL IN—a bold new era of storytelling that pushes the boundaries of the DC Universe.
Come done on Saturday the 2nd of May to grab this comic completely free, and browse our wide variety of free comic options!

This weeks new comics! What an amazing selection we have this week, not to be bias.Definitely diverse, so no matter what...
28/04/2026

This weeks new comics!
What an amazing selection we have this week, not to be bias.
Definitely diverse, so no matter what you like, I’m sure there’s something for you!
If you see something you like, let us know and we can put it aside for you, and if you’d like to get each new issue as they release, tell us and we can add it to your pull list!

4 days to go!The clocks are ticking, and free comic book day is right around the corner!Something a little different tod...
28/04/2026

4 days to go!
The clocks are ticking, and free comic book day is right around the corner!
Something a little different today that I’m sure will peak interest!
Introducing:
Blue Lock Full Colour Selection
Blue Lock's most thrilling soccer moments in brilliant color! 7 amazing chapters focused on Yoichi Isagi in full colour and in comic trade sized paperback! Plus: Preview of the modern-day fantasy action manga Dragon Circus.
This is a perfect way for manga fans to enjoy free comic book day and see the global smash hit soccer manga in a colour! This is a must have for fans, and a perfect way for people to get into this amazing franchise!
If you want to get your hands on this for free, come down to close encounters this Saturday (the 2nd of May). You can grab this, and browse the large variety of amazing comics that we will have free and up for grabs!
Hope to see you there!

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25 Broadway
Peterborough
PE11SQ

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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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