1. The copy(ies) of a publication which are retained within the Planning Office for future reference. 2. The copy(ies) of a publication sent directly to a buyer or customer which have been studiously checked for all QA matters, i.e. perfect copies.
A high grade comic originating from the publisher's file. Not all file copies are in pristine mint condition. Note: An arrival date on the cover of a comic does not indicate that it is a file copy.
A comic book that was originally from the publisher's file. Not all file copies are in perfect condition. Also, if a comic book has an arrival date, it can not be a file copy, but it may have a copyright date.