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If you define a "Marvel File Copy" as a  comic book you buy directly from Marvel and therefore never distributed in the usual way, then I have three of them I bought

directly from Marvel in the mid 1960s. I wrote a brief article about it for my website The Leader's Chronicles seen at the link below.

https://ditkofan.com/marvel-file-copies/

On 8/27/2023 at 4:02 PM, MattTheDuck said:

Great, great stuff as usual.  I wanted to note that there's a typo in the Savannah report: the picture of Tony Givens has an FF #46, not #45.

 

Thanks, I'll fix the typo.

On 7/3/2023 at 12:54 PM, Mmehdy said:

great stuff....I think they were reprinted in a hardcover format...did you ever check those out...and what issues were reprinted if you know, I also bought that title off the newstand once in a whie

I did buy Volume 1 only of the hardcover reprints by Darkhorse publishers several years ago. It reprinted the first 6 issues which means the Dell Four Color issues and first few issues of Turok in his own title. That book is still in the shrink-wrap until when and if I decide to return to Lost Valley.

On 6/27/2023 at 3:31 PM, thehumantorch said:

Thanks for the wonderful con reports.  You've done a lot of these and they are always worth checking out.  And I feel like I personally know a lot of your friends through your con reports, would love to meet them all for a cup of joe.

The Leader is grateful but thinks that Canada is to far to drive for a cup of coffee.

On 6/27/2023 at 2:44 PM, jimjum12 said:

Spectacular effort as always, my friend. I especially like the Heroes report. I hope to attend at least one more time before I pack it in. GOD BLESS ...

-jimbo(a friend of jesus)

Let me know if you want to go next year.

On 6/27/2023 at 1:19 PM, Mmehdy said:

the leader is the KING of the boards...Hail and thanks

Thanks for the kind words.

For your enjoyment the Leader has created a graphic novel "The Kree Empire VS. Billy Barrett" told in 20 chapters.

The link below is where the story is posted on the Leader's website blog. Please leave a comment in the comment section at the bottom of the page on the blog page.

https://ditkofan.com/the-intelligence-supreme-wants-to-steal-billy-barretts-record-album-collection/

On 11/25/2022 at 9:35 PM, Mmehdy said:

simply put another fantastic post, especially when you click on the pics and they are blown up...thank you for all you very great time and effort, especially on these smaller and in some way better shows, the magic is still alive with the feel of a "real comic book" convention.

Thanks for the kind words.

On 11/25/2022 at 4:51 PM, NoMan said:

Thanks. Does Art Harvey have a website? Contact info?

No website or Facebook page. His phone number is 973 768 5892

On 10/1/2022 at 12:10 AM, Mr. Lodge said:

Thanks for the great reports! I attended the Aug 20 comic con in Richmond with my three boys and we all really enjoyed it. I bought an Archie annual #4 from Robert Griffin and enjoyed talking with a lot of the dealers. My oldest son picked up quite a few affordable Rawhide Kids and Sgt Fury’s for his low grade runs at several tables. We are in a couple of the pics. One with Guy Rose and the other at Robert Griffin’s table (long distance shot). Looking forward to attending again in the future. 

Glad you enjoyed the show. The Leader will will be there for the November show.

On 9/29/2022 at 3:21 PM, NoMan said:

I want to live the life of THE LEADER!

The Leader does have to confess to an excessively leisurely life. Here is what he mostly does when he is not attending comic book shows.

On 9/29/2022 at 6:34 AM, bronze johnny said:

Leader, it’s so refreshing to see your reports- especially after reading posts in echo chamber threads about whether Marvel Silver Age keys will increase in value and the beauties by the superficial and one-dimensional  “investors” who have no clue about the beauties and culture of this hobby!

Thanks for the kind words. I appreciate it.

The Leader’s Reports on his visits to the Virginia Comic Con 20 August and the Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Con 15-17 September 2022. As usual he awaits your comments.

https://ditkofan.com/Facebook/richmondconaug2022/mainintropage.html

Thank you for the kind words.

On 8/18/2022 at 4:12 PM, Book Guy said:

Didn't find the right one! Is it under a business name? Do you have a link? Thanks again

Here is the link:

https://www.facebook.com/craig.poole.923

Craig Poole is on Facebook.

The Leader thought it was time to take all his far flung Memories, Articles and Expeditions and consolidate them into one handy location. So he created a new website to do that that can be seen at the link below which you can paste into your internet browser. Several of the webpage articles have a comment section at the bottom of the page and the Leader would welcome any comments.

https://ditkofan.com