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.

As 2008 nears its end the inevitable “Ten Best” lists begin to appear.

Marvel Entertainment has announced that its next direct-to-DVD release, Hulk Vs ., will be released on January 27th.

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

Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ Watchmen topped BookScan’s list of the Top 20 graphic novels.

Paramount Pictures has acquired the screen rights to Paul Pope’s upcoming graphic novel, Battling Boy.

In the conference call today, Marvel revealed the scale of its digital investments, and when it expects to start seeing positive contributions to earnings from them.

Marvel released its Q3 financials, reporting a decline in publishing revenues.