The legend lives! From the death of the last Taarakian and a collapsed universe, Taarna was born. Heavy Metal's flagship character returns in a new tale of cosmic mystery and adventure. TAARNA, THE LAST TAARAKIAN From the death of the last Taarakian and a collapsed universe, Taarna was born. Heavy Metal's flagship character from the animated film returns in a new tale of cosmic mystery and battles throughout the multiverse in her war against Kako, the embodiment of chaos. This is the story of a millenia-old battle between godlike beings, with all sentient life caught in their path. A new life begins for Taarna.