Tales of the Killers Magazine February 1971 Alvin Karpis Story True Crime Pulp

This is the February 1971 issue of Tales of the Killers magazine, prominently featuring THE ALVIN KARPIS STORY on the cover, billed as Now Told For The First Time. The cover art depicts a dramatic scene with a woman being held by two officers, a man observing, and prison cells, indicative of the true crime genre. This vintage periodical, subtitled The Original All True CRIME DOES NOT PAY Magazine, offers a glimpse into historical crime narratives and pulp magazine art.    Inside, the magazine features a table of contents with articles such as THE ELECTRIC CHAIR, PLAGUE OF PARIS, WATERFRONT SCOURGE, THE DOUBLE CROSS, ALVIN KARPIS, ENEMY, and CHICAGO FIRE FIEND. This issue is a collector's item for enthusiasts of true crime, vintage magazines, and historical ephemera. This listing includes one (1) magazine as pictured.    Verified Specifications:  • Publication/Publisher: Tales of the Killers / World Fair Periodicals Inc.  • Item Type/Format: Magazine / Periodical  • Issue Date: February 1971  • Subject: True Crime, Gangsters, Historical Crime  • Era/Date: 1970s  • Specifications: Vol. 1 No. 11, Published Bimonthly  • Features: Original All True Crime Does Not Pay Magazine, Alvin Karpis Story, Newsstand Copy (indicated by 'pdc')  • Included Components: 1x Magazine