Image Comics’ Liberty Comics , an anthology benefiting the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, has raised nearly $27,000 for the charity.

The second volume of Tim Pilcher’s History of Erotic Comics , covering the 70s to the present, is due March 1, 2009.

IDW has been awarded the license for Astro Boy comics based on the movie, and plans two comic miniseries tied to the film, according to IDW Editor in Chief Chris Ryall.

Rackham’s Confrontation and AT-43 miniature lines were acquired by a new company, Rackham Entertainment SAS, on October 28th.

Udon has announced the February 2009 debut of a 4-issue Street Fighter IV mini-series.

In Part Three of this three part interview, we talk about highlights of Marvel’s 2009 schedule; more on coordinating publishing with movie releases; and the “connective tissue” between movies and comics.

In Part Two of this three part interview, we talk about the changing relationship between movies and publishing; Marvel’s digital initiatives; and Marvel’s position on a shift to a universal Tuesday delivery day to retailers.

In Part One of this three-part interview, Buckley talks about the current state of the comics and graphic novel market, including the possible impacts of the economic turmoil; the impact of increasing bookstore sales on Marvel’s publishing strategy, especially on comics for kids.

This week, Steve Bennett talks about robocalls, comics in tough economic times, Tinker B ell comics, and comics that need advisories.

Dark Horse Comics has announced its intent to begin creating new Terminator comic books.