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Thief of Thieves #6
Thief of Thieves, Vol. 6: Gold Rush
Conrad Paulson has been the undisputed thief of thieves throughout the world... until now. But who are his rivals? And does he have what it takes to outfox them in his most thrilling heist yet?
Collects THIEF OF THIEVES #32-37.
Collects THIEF OF THIEVES #32-37.
128 pages, Paperback
Published January 31, 2017
About the author
Andy Diggle
544 books174 followersAndy Diggle is a British comic book writer and former editor of 2000 AD. He is best known for his work on The Losers,Swamp Thing, Hellblazer, Adam Strange and Silent Dragon at DC Comics and for his run on Thunderbolts and Daredevil after his move to Marvel.
In 2013 Diggle left writing DC's Action Comics and began working with Dynamite Entertainment, writing a paranormal crime series Uncanny. He is also working on another crime series with his wife titled Control that is set to begin publishing in 2014.
In 2013 Diggle left writing DC's Action Comics and began working with Dynamite Entertainment, writing a paranormal crime series Uncanny. He is also working on another crime series with his wife titled Control that is set to begin publishing in 2014.
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August 29, 2025
Redmond is invited to take part in a contest.
A couple of rich bros decide to see if they can get the top 3 professional thieves in the world to duke it out over which one is the best, while simultaneously stealing an economy-crashing computer program from a Russian bigwig that lives in a silo.
The whole thing ends on a massive cliffhanger that had me downloading the final volume double-time, even though his one didn't seem to have the same stakes as the previous volumes. There's been a tonal switch, and instead of a wily retired thief trying to save his family, you've got a middle-aged thief with an easily bruised ego, chasing the crown.
Still. I've come this far.
Recommended.
A couple of rich bros decide to see if they can get the top 3 professional thieves in the world to duke it out over which one is the best, while simultaneously stealing an economy-crashing computer program from a Russian bigwig that lives in a silo.
The whole thing ends on a massive cliffhanger that had me downloading the final volume double-time, even though his one didn't seem to have the same stakes as the previous volumes. There's been a tonal switch, and instead of a wily retired thief trying to save his family, you've got a middle-aged thief with an easily bruised ego, chasing the crown.
Still. I've come this far.
Recommended.
November 4, 2025
Redman has left all his family baggage behind. Now he and Celia are stealing just for the challenge. When two Russian oligarch brothers present the ultimate challenge to the 3 best thieves in the world, Redman decides to show them who the real thief of thieves is. Ridiculously over the top in places, but still a lot of fun.
August 23, 2017
Bullet Review:
Honestly, it's nice for this volume to move away from the business with Conrad's ex wife and such. The only problem? There is zero originality with this chosen plot line.
Two rich Russian brothers get the three best thieves together in a competition plot - but it's really to steal a MacGuffin that will *GASP* DESTROY ZE WORLD! Cue now-standard Mission Imossible/Ocean's 11 style plotting.
Wasn't this basically the plot of the children's movie, "The Chipmunk Adventures"?!
Honestly, it's nice for this volume to move away from the business with Conrad's ex wife and such. The only problem? There is zero originality with this chosen plot line.
Two rich Russian brothers get the three best thieves together in a competition plot - but it's really to steal a MacGuffin that will *GASP* DESTROY ZE WORLD! Cue now-standard Mission Imossible/Ocean's 11 style plotting.
Wasn't this basically the plot of the children's movie, "The Chipmunk Adventures"?!
October 10, 2020
Review for the series
Inconsistent, but enjoyable overall. Big Bads are fairly interchangeable early on and every crime being redone in hindsight is repetitive.
Inconsistent, but enjoyable overall. Big Bads are fairly interchangeable early on and every crime being redone in hindsight is repetitive.
May 5, 2017
Redmond does it with a three plus one to accomplish the moon landing of crimez
June 13, 2017
NOOOOO!!!! A cliff hanger and I don't have the next trade!!!! How can I possibly wait..... this was another good, no scratch that Great story arc and I can't wait to read he next one.
February 15, 2021
"We don't rob. We thieve."
Conrad Paulson has spent his life executing one daring heist after another as Redmond, the world's greatest thief. But enough years of crime will catch up to anyone, and now that Paulson wants to retire, he's finding a whole lot more loose ends to take care of than he ever imagined. Thief of Thieves is a really fun read - a slick series of caper stories about a master thief, his estranged family, his partner, his crew, the agents on his tail, the crime lords who cross his path and an ever-increasing set of stakes in a world where you can't afford even a single mistake. Much of Thief of Thieves is derivative, borrowing more than a little from the likes of To Catch a Thief and Ocean's 11, but its execution is so good - with tightly told narrative, great characters and terrific artwork throughout - that it doesn't much matter. Over the course of seven volumes, we see Paulson and his world go through an awful lot, and even though it kind of ends up how we think it will, that's all good. There are only ever two destinations for a life of crime, and Thief of Thieves is no different. But the destination isn't the score here. It's the journey. And for us in the audience, Thief of Thieves is quite a score, indeed.
Conrad Paulson has spent his life executing one daring heist after another as Redmond, the world's greatest thief. But enough years of crime will catch up to anyone, and now that Paulson wants to retire, he's finding a whole lot more loose ends to take care of than he ever imagined. Thief of Thieves is a really fun read - a slick series of caper stories about a master thief, his estranged family, his partner, his crew, the agents on his tail, the crime lords who cross his path and an ever-increasing set of stakes in a world where you can't afford even a single mistake. Much of Thief of Thieves is derivative, borrowing more than a little from the likes of To Catch a Thief and Ocean's 11, but its execution is so good - with tightly told narrative, great characters and terrific artwork throughout - that it doesn't much matter. Over the course of seven volumes, we see Paulson and his world go through an awful lot, and even though it kind of ends up how we think it will, that's all good. There are only ever two destinations for a life of crime, and Thief of Thieves is no different. But the destination isn't the score here. It's the journey. And for us in the audience, Thief of Thieves is quite a score, indeed.
December 22, 2021
I still like the series and this volume does get Redmond back to his bread and butter, high end theft. The main problem is one of escalation. He has to keep stealing ever more ridiculous things. Superman and Batman have the same problem with ever more powerful villains with increasingly dire plans for the world. In this volume Redmond is goaded by suspiciously Musky into a competition with other top thieves to steal a doomsday computer virus from a comically villainous Russian general.
It isn't bad, but its too goofy to be good without being goofy enough to be camp.
The art stays pretty solid. The dialogue might be going down hill. Master thieves should be quick witted and delivery snappy lines with some regularity.
It isn't bad, but its too goofy to be good without being goofy enough to be camp.
The art stays pretty solid. The dialogue might be going down hill. Master thieves should be quick witted and delivery snappy lines with some regularity.
August 28, 2019
Really cartoony compared to the first few volumes. Also suffers from power creep; he's suddenly Tom Cruise from Mission: Impossible and it doesn't work. Instead of stealthily getting in and out, there are also way more explosions and braggadocio. And more uses of flashbacks to explain sudden twists.
It ends on a cliffhanger, Conrad Paulson shot dead. But I fully expect the next volume to explain, in flashback, how he survives a gunshot to the head. Perhaps he was a Kryptonian orphan all along. I don't care. I do not recommend this book and am abandoning the series. I don't care what happens next.
It ends on a cliffhanger, Conrad Paulson shot dead. But I fully expect the next volume to explain, in flashback, how he survives a gunshot to the head. Perhaps he was a Kryptonian orphan all along. I don't care. I do not recommend this book and am abandoning the series. I don't care what happens next.
October 26, 2023
Thief of Thieves. Vol. 6 – GOLD RUSH
This just keeps getting full-on! ****
#32 – “.. cut the short list down to three .. the SPANIARD. The BRIT. And the AMERICAN.” - Viktor
#33 – “Sounds like a piece of piss. When do we start?” – Sally Pike. “We just did.” – Redmond
#34 – “.. my EXIT is blown! I need a way OUT … air vent, sub-ceiling, anything ..!” – Redmond
#35 – “Is supposed to be FUN AND GAMES, man. I didn’t sign up to watch you guys die in a fire.” – Fausto (Spaniard)
#36 – “They thought they could drill into the silo without us noticing? IDIOTS!” – security
#37 – “Head for the transport depot! We can get out through the …” – Fausto.
This just keeps getting full-on! ****
#32 – “.. cut the short list down to three .. the SPANIARD. The BRIT. And the AMERICAN.” - Viktor
#33 – “Sounds like a piece of piss. When do we start?” – Sally Pike. “We just did.” – Redmond
#34 – “.. my EXIT is blown! I need a way OUT … air vent, sub-ceiling, anything ..!” – Redmond
#35 – “Is supposed to be FUN AND GAMES, man. I didn’t sign up to watch you guys die in a fire.” – Fausto (Spaniard)
#36 – “They thought they could drill into the silo without us noticing? IDIOTS!” – security
#37 – “Head for the transport depot! We can get out through the …” – Fausto.
August 6, 2017
Conrad competes against two other thieves
This volume looks at what happens when two Russian billionaire brothers set up a competition for the three “greatest thieves” to steal an important computer program. There is a lot of double-crossing and hidden agendas and naturally a lot of action.
A gripping story including clever heist scenes, this is well worth as read and it seems that there is more to come. I've enjoyed the series so far but hope that it does not drag on too long. Recommended although I don't always enjoy the artwork, especially the faces.
This volume looks at what happens when two Russian billionaire brothers set up a competition for the three “greatest thieves” to steal an important computer program. There is a lot of double-crossing and hidden agendas and naturally a lot of action.
A gripping story including clever heist scenes, this is well worth as read and it seems that there is more to come. I've enjoyed the series so far but hope that it does not drag on too long. Recommended although I don't always enjoy the artwork, especially the faces.
January 28, 2018
I liked how this was a departure from the previous volumes. There are new characters and new plots that don't involve Redmond's ex-wife, son, or the FBI agent that was tracking him. However, just because these are new elements to this series doesn't mean I haven't seen them all before. This series has become stale and predictable.
I haven't seen any signs for a seventh volume, but I'll probably be reading it, if only because they are quick to get through.
I haven't seen any signs for a seventh volume, but I'll probably be reading it, if only because they are quick to get through.
May 6, 2020
The downward spiral continues. Conrad doesn't seem anything like the character from the first few volumes. The plot here is pretty week and once again, everything was obvious. That's unfortunate. The art is still a treat but overall, the book has changed in quality dramatically.
August 18, 2022
Redmond is hired to participate in a contest with two other thieves to see who is the best thief in the world. But, of course, things are not what they seem.
Continuing the excellent adventures of Redmond and Celia. Lots of fun back and forth between the thieves in this one.
Continuing the excellent adventures of Redmond and Celia. Lots of fun back and forth between the thieves in this one.
June 15, 2023
Conrad Paulson (aka Reymond) is in a three way contest to see who is the greatest thief in the world. When top tier thieves go toe-to-toe, its bound to be explosions, violence and death. This heist is beyond awesome as this story continues to be the best heist comic book series I have ever read!
July 10, 2017
this edition redeemed it self from the previous one
December 24, 2017
It's a good story and the action at the end feels rushed. Ends well, but not nearly one of my favorites of this series.
November 20, 2018
The beginning of the end of a good series. Pride is the cardinal sin as Conrad over-stretch himself. A pity the rest of the cast are given so little coverage.
March 14, 2019
This series probably should have finished by now. With no stakes for Redmond, it's hard to give a damn about anything. The art also seems to have taken a step down.
September 5, 2022
Burglary competition. Many distractions. Double crosses and triple crosses. Honour among thieves.
June 13, 2026
Overall felt kind of rushed :(
March 29, 2024
Conrad is back doing what he does best. He has Celia, now his lover, by his side. The billionaire Zubov brothers challenge him to a heist contest against two other thieves, the Spaniard and the Brit, to see who is the world's best thief. The job is to acquire Gold Rush, a code that can crash the US stock market. Initially, Conrad refuses the offer, but still intends to prove he is the best. The stories up to this point were too mature, I guess, so it's pissing contest time!
October 8, 2019
Somehow every volume of this series seems to reinvent itself and yet continue to be exceptionally good
May 4, 2022
This was a fun one. Much better than the previous issues.
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