The Diverse and Delightful Erotica is Now Available on Kickstarter

Spike Trotman’s Iron Circus Comics — the premiere publisher of award-winning, critically-acclaimed graphic novels in the American Midwest, which has raised nearly 5 million dollars via crowdfunding — is proud to announce their first project of 2025: THE UNSINKABLE SHIP OF FOOLS, a raunchy supernatural graphic novel by breakout artist Jonas Goonface, co-creator and artist of the brilliantly imaginative GodshaperTHE UNSINKABLE SHIP OF FOOLS follows a mysterious magical train populated by a group of mangey misfits with no way to get off… well, off the train, anyway. Steeped in supernatural fantasy, mystery, suspense and romance, and written and illustrated by Goonface in his gritty, grotesque, and fabulously filthy art style, THE UNSINKABLE SHIP OF FOOLS is available now on Kickstarter.

Freaks, geeks, or mangey misfits, no one is too strange for THE UNSINKABLE SHIP OF FOOLS! With no boss to answer to, and no brakes to stop their course, creature comforts and carnal bliss are all that remain to the cast of colorful vagabonds aboard the train. Through a series of magical erotic encounters, this ragtag group of castoffs must find the answers to the mysteries of the raucous, anarchic locomotive: where is it going, who’s driving this thing, and, ultimately, who’s in charge of your fate?

THE UNSINKABLE SHIP OF FOOLS is exactly the kind of book Iron Circus exists to publish,” said Iron Circus Founder Spike Trotman. “Not just gorgeous, but utterly unique and incredibly authentic. Featuring thick, juicy lines, crispy shading, and bold, contrasting colors, you ain’t seen any erotic comics quite like this. Jonas’ command of tantalizing textures, lavish lineweights, and palate pleasing paints make for a comic that’s orgasmic to look at! Combined with a mystery full of sex and intrigue, how could you not hop on board THE UNSINKABLE SHIP OF FOOLS?”

Boasting 250 pages of full color supernatural erotica, this 6.625-inch by 10.185-inch rail-punk paperback offers unexpected and devious delights to enjoyers of all genres, including explicit sex scenes, feral fantasies, and truly unique characters with a plethora of body types, genders, orientations and ethnicities rarely featured in erotic works. The campaign will feature early bird tiers that feature free domestic and discounted international shipping for the first hour after launch, as well the option to add on other popular Iron Circus titles.

“For every thirsty tramp throwing ass against the dying of the light, for the crusty carnal carnie who’s not in the least afraid of ruins, and for the dirty flirty delinquents making the most outta their cursed collision course existence—I wrote you a little porn,” said Jonas Goonface.

Here’s what folks are saying about Jonas Goonface’s work:

“One of the most unique comics I’ve ever read…This story lives or dies by Jonas Goonface’s artwork.” – COMIC BASTARDS (Godshaper)

“A beautiful, thought-provoking series.” – COMICSVERSE (Godshaper)

Weird as hell and it works.” – COMICOSITY (Godshaper)

Iron Circus recently announced their 2025 publishing slate which includes:

  • A Spring 2025 Mystery Project
  • RIGSBY WI: BURN IT DOWN, the second volume of S.E. Case’s acclaimed webcomic RIGSBY WI about the lives of a group of average teenagers in a small city in Northern Wisconsin.
  • REAL HERO SHIT: HARDER THAN IT LOOKS, the second volume of Kendra Wells’ uproarious, queer fantasy adventure REAL HERO SHIT about a mismatched group of adventurers: a demonic playboy prince, a stoic elf, a short-fused mage, and a compassionate cleric who are sworn to protect the innocent, fight injustice, and show off how cool they look. The campaign will launch in June, during Pride Month.
  • A Summer 2025 Mystery Project

Delve into the strange and deranged world Jonas has built in THE UNSINKABLE SHIP OF FOOLS by supporting the campaign on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ironspike/2137780191?ref=3idl4z 

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About the publisher

C. Spike Trotman (she/her) – C. Spike Trotman was born in DC, raised in MD, and lives in IL. An artist and writer, she founded Iron Circus Comics in 2007, which has since grown to become the region’s largest comics publisher. Her notable work includes the webcomic “Templar, Arizona,” the Smut Peddler series of erotic comic anthologies, and Poorcraft, a graphic novel guide to frugal living. A Kickstarter early adopter, she pioneered the widely-adopted bonus model that’s since completely reshaped the pay system of the small press, jump-starting the current renaissance of alt-comics anthologies. Iron Circus is also the first comics publisher of note to fully incorporate crowdfunding into its business model, inventing one of the single most effective uses of new media in comics publishing today.

About the creator

Jonas Goonface (he/him): Fire to the prisons, phuck the police, draw porn and bang on the system till these hands fall off.

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