Skip to content

SMB Noir

For the Fans of Hardboiled, Pulp & Gumshoe Art

Back in 2013, our tumblr site was started and ran until 2018, when they decided it was too "adult" - too lurid, supposedly. We followed the exodus to newtumbl and four years of dedication vanished in June of 2023. That work was not only new posts but upgrades of hundreds of old tumblr posts as well. So far, there has been no way to rescue those posts, so this will be the third version of this project. And, I'll warn you in advance, I may slip in covers that are not crime or mystery but just because I like the artwork. Enjoy!

February 2026
M T W T F S S
 1
2345678
9101112131415
16171819202122
232425262728  
« Jan    

For altered posts, choose the category "Updated"

Follow SMB Noir on WordPress.com

send comments to staff@seattlemystery.com

All rights to this ongoing project are reserved by the owner.

Tag: stockings

February 1938 issue ~ cover art by H.J. Ward

February 1938

cover art by H.J. Ward

better image than previously posted

[updated 11/19/25]

Posted on July 23, 2024November 19, 2025Categories crime fiction, finest kind, Hardboiled, magazine, mystery, pulp, spicy, updatedTags garter, h.j. ward, jewels, lingerie, robert a. garron, safe, spicy detective magazine, stockings, vaultLeave a comment on February 1938 issue ~ cover art by H.J. Ward

May 1938 issue ~ cover art by Norman Saunders

May 1938

cover art by Norman Saunders

better image than previously posted

Posted on July 18, 2024July 3, 2024Categories crime fiction, finest kind, Hardboiled, magazine, mystery, pulpTags brent north, complete detective magazine, garter, grim reaper, skull, stockings, tux, wayne rogersLeave a comment on May 1938 issue ~ cover art by Norman Saunders

October 1942 issue ~ cover art by Allen Anderson

October 1942

cover art by Allen Anderson

Posted on July 8, 2024June 21, 2025Categories action fiction, adventure, Hardboiled, magazine, maritime fiction, pulpTags allen anderson, garter, shipwreck, spicy-adventure stories, stockings, thugLeave a comment on October 1942 issue ~ cover art by Allen Anderson

June 1948 issue ~ cover art by George Gross

June 1948

cover art by George Gross

better image than previously posted

[updated 5/6/25]

Posted on July 7, 2024May 6, 2025Categories finest kind, Hardboiled, magazine, pulp, spicy, true crimeTags dame, femme fatale, garter, george gross, lingerie, smoking, stockings, woman with a gun, women in crimeLeave a comment on June 1948 issue ~ cover art by George Gross

December 1937 issue ~ cover art by H.J. Ward

December 1937

cover art by H.J. Ward

better image than previously posted

Posted on July 3, 2024June 23, 2024Categories crime fiction, finest kind, Hardboiled, magazine, mystery, pulp, spicyTags finest kind, garter, h.j. ward, manhole, robert leslie bellem, spicy detective stories, stockingsLeave a comment on December 1937 issue ~ cover art by H.J. Ward

April 1942 issue

April 1942

Posted on June 30, 2024June 15, 2024Categories Hardboiled, magazine, pulp, true crimeTags crime detective magazine, stockings, woman with a gunLeave a comment on April 1942 issue

August 1935 issue ~ cover art by J.W. Scott

August 1935

cover art by J.W. Scott

better image than previously posted

Posted on June 30, 2024June 15, 2024Categories crime fiction, Hardboiled, magazine, mystery, pulp, weird fictionTags conrad gerson, donald barr chidsey, george a. mcdonald, ghoul, hugh b. cave, j.w. scott, richard e. wormser, star detective magazine, stockings, windowLeave a comment on August 1935 issue ~ cover art by J.W. Scott

May 1942 issue

May 1942

cover art by Sam Cherry?

Posted on June 27, 2024June 15, 2024Categories Hardboiled, magazine, pulp, true crimeTags headquarters detective magazine, stockingsLeave a comment on May 1942 issue

January 1942 issue ~ cover art by Allen Anderson

January 1942

cover art by Allen Anderson

better image than previously posted

Posted on June 22, 2024May 14, 2024Categories crime fiction, Hardboiled, magazine, mystery, pulp, spicyTags garter, robert leslie bellem, scissors, spicy detective magazine, stockings, wedding dressLeave a comment on January 1942 issue ~ cover art by Allen Anderson

May 1936 issue ~ cover art by H.J. Ward

May 1936

cover art by H.J. Ward

better image than previously posted

Posted on June 22, 2024May 14, 2024Categories crime fiction, Hardboiled, magazine, mystery, pulp, spicyTags clint morgan, dagger, garter, h.j. ward, lingerie, spicy detective stories, stockingsLeave a comment on May 1936 issue ~ cover art by H.J. Ward

Posts pagination

Previous page Page 1 … Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 … Page 16 Next page
Blog at WordPress.com.
SMB Noir
Blog at WordPress.com.
  • Subscribe Subscribed
    • SMB Noir
    • Join 25 other subscribers
    • Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
    • SMB Noir
    • Subscribe Subscribed
    • Sign up
    • Log in
    • Report this content
    • View site in Reader
    • Manage subscriptions
    • Collapse this bar
 

Loading Comments...