Close Encounters

The official Twitter feed for a trio of comic shops in Bedford, Northampton and Peterborough!

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If you haven't been to the middle floor at our Bedford store in a while then you are MISSING OUT on some bargains! Graphic novels for a fiver (or 5 for £20!), comics for only £1 (or 6 for £5!), second hand books that range from £1 upwards, and brand new hardbacks with 25% off!!

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In Bedford we're doing a whooooooole bunch of hardbacks at 25% off!! Come get some beautiful bargains! #books #bookstagram #bargains #bedford

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The latest @NaomiAKlein book is on the shelves now. The writer of No Logo and Shock Doctrine (both faves of Close Encounters Bedford employees) does a deep dive into the internet!

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The new Stephen King book is on the shelves just WAITING for you to pick it up! #stephenking #holly #bookswithoutpictures #bookstagram #independentbookshop #bedford

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What's up danger?

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Do you looooooove sword and sorcery? Or maybe just men with BIG axes? Then you should check out Barbaric! We have faaaaaaancy signed bookplates AND a free print for anyone subscribing or getting the graphic novel! #barbaric #vaultcomics #michaelmoreci #nathangooden #freebie

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The Enfield Gang Massacre is a brand new Western from @ChristophCondon and @ThatJPhillips and it's SO GOOD!

We also have some delicious freebies in the shape of a print and signed book plate for anyone who subscribes to the comic OR picks up a That Texas Blood trade.

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Are you as OBSESSED with Baldur's Gate 3 as I am? (I can't believe @KirbyCrackled is making me work when I should be saving the world - so rude!!)

If you are then don't forget to check out the insane amount of Dungeons and Dragons related stuff there is out there!

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Do you LOVE comics? Do you want to meet some of the BEST talent that comics have to offer? Or do you just want a nice treat before the kids go back to school?

Check out @NICEConv, a comic con happening right on our doorstep at the Bedford corn exchange!!

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Want a bargain this summer? We have discount action figures (including Funkos for £5!), £5 graphic novels, £2 comics AND second hand books! We update our discount sections all the time so you're bound to always find something new!!

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Check out our latest freebie! Everyone who subscribes to Hunger And The Dusk will get a free exclusive print!

Offer is in store only - get in touch for more deets!

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In Bedford we're having an action figure clearance sale! All sorts of goodies from £5 while stocks last!! #kingdomhearts #dccomics #funkopops #castlevania #figures #actionfigures #sale

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Covers for Enfield 1&2!

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When opportunity refuses to knock, the devil comes knocking instead...

Gospel is out TOMORROW and comes with a very limited amount of freebies including a bookmark, signed bookplate AND a print (in store collection only)! If you haven't pre-ordered then you better be quick!

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Void Rivals is the newest book from Oblivion Song team, Robert Kirkman and Lorenzo De Felici - a sci-fi story with a transforming twist! #voidrivals #robertkirkman #lorenzodefelici

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Ice-cream Kids!!

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If you love That Texas Blood, crime comics and Westerns the new Chris Condon & Jacob Phillips book is for you! Jacob Phillips has created an exclusive book plate for anyone subscribing to the book at Close Encounters AND he'll be signing at the BEDFORD store August 12th!

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Restocked the £5 AND the second hand book table! Come get those bargains! #graphicnovels #secondhandbooks #bedford

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Knave of Hearts by local artist/writer Sarah Webb is on our shelves now for £7.99! If you like metal, gods meddling in mortal affairs, AND supporting a local indie then you should check it out! #knaveofhearts #sarahwebb #localartist #localwriter #comics