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This is the September 1973 issue of Startling Detective magazine, Vol. 40 No. 404, a classic true crime periodical. The cover features dramatic headlines including \"VIRGINIA\'S SEX-AND-SLAY PACK\" and a chilling narrative: \"Imagine how Marilyn felt when she awoke from a deep sleep wearing bikini panties, flicked on the light and suddenly found herself... FACE TO FACE WITH A NAKED RAPIST! ...When he was through she didn\'t feel a thing ...ever again\". This issue delves into compelling detective stories and true crime accounts, reflecting the popular culture and interests of the early 1970s. The magazine includes various articles such as \"THE SEX-AND-SLAY PACK\" by Ron Coleman, \"FINISH HIM WITH A .38-20\" by Les Carne, and \"FACE TO FACE WITH A NAKED RAPIST\" by George Dixon. Other features include \"SEX BEHIND BARS\" by Richard Welsh, \"A BLONDE BARRELED SHOTGUN\" by Luke Braden, and \"WHEN SATAN WENT TO CHURCH\" by Cliff Leman. The back cover features a vintage advertisement for Old Gold Filters cigarettes, complete with a Surgeon General\'s warning, offering a glimpse into advertising art from the era. This listing includes one complete magazine, a genuine back issue and historical record for collectors of vintage periodicals.**Verified Specifications:**
* **Publication Name:** Startling Detective
* **Publisher:** Global Communications Corp.
* **Item Type:** Magazine, Periodical
* **Issue Date:** September 1973
* **Cover Subject:** True Crime, Detective Stories, Sex-And-Slay Pack
* **Era/Date:** 1970s, September 1973
* **Volume/Issue No.:** Vol. 40, No. 404
* **Features:** Vintage Cigarette Advertisement (Old Gold Filters)
* **Included Components:** 1x Magazine
* **Lot Count:** 1
