Sailor Moon #5

In "Sword Of The Silver Imperium," Sailor Venus wields the Sword of the Moon—forged from the Imperium Silver Crystal—to defeat Queen Beryl, but the victory comes at a cost. As the battle for Earth intensifies, Sailor Moon faces an impossible choice: can she use the same weapon against Prince Endymion, even if it’s the only way to contain the ever-growing threat of Metallia? Written by Naoko Takeuchi and Anita Sengupta, with art by Takeuchi and inks by Takeuchi and Kiyomi Fukuyama, this 1999 issue delivers a pivotal moment in the series' escalating conflict. The cover, by Naoko Takeuchi, captures the intensity of the moment with striking precision.