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As Paul works on his coffee table tome Boilerplate: History's Mechanical Marvel, he maintains an elusive political stance. Is Boilerplate right-wing military history, or left-wing social history? Getting clues from his personal life can be equally confusing. He was involved with peace movements before America went into Iraq, but a few weeks ago it looked like he was training for a contractor position over there. He's posted pictures of an adventure in the woods with his dog--and guns with telescopic sights! Donations are being accepted to help with Paul's bipolar disorder...

In other news, reviewers and fans are still going nuts for Jeff Parker's work. Dem's good reading, Comixfan , Comic Book Resources , Comic Pants.

And here's a terrific interview with Portland's own Kevin Moore, author/artist of the great all-ages comic WANDERLOST (formerly known as "Sheldon.")

Labels: Jeff Parker, Kevin Moore, Paul Guinan