Vattu is an incredible fantasy webcomic (now sold as books) that has been ongoing for 12 years. I was lucky enough to only be aware of its existence after it ended earlier this year. I've just finished the series and will write this as a review of the entire thing.

Vattu tells the story of a nomadic tribe of people known as the Fluters that suddenly learn that the world is so much bigger than they thought, and get occupied by a Roman-esque empire. Vattu is then given as a child slave to said empire, which is pretty much where the story begins.

It's hard to explain why Vattu is such a compelling story. Vattu herself doesn't talk much, to the point where in some pages it feels like a wordless story. The story itself is slow paced, yet it's very interesting and nuanced. If you're expecting a fantasy epic with tons of action and blood-pumping excitement, this is NOT it. What you'll get is a slow rich fantasy with a massive variety of characters that'll make you constantly think about its world and where it's headed.

For a comic that is entirely free online, it trumps the vast majority of fantasy comics I've read. I wish there was more story in it, but for a free project that's been worked on for 12 (!!!) years, I can't really ask for more. Everyone should pick this up.

My only real problems are: 1) Why didn't anyone tell me about it sooner? 2) Why isn't it more popular!?