Possible to check a key identity/information before --import?

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> I could not see a way for me to check a key's identity and other 
> information before I import the key into my key ring. Is this possible 
> or must a --import happen first before I can check its information 
> (fingerprint, user name, email, etc.etc.)?

gpg --dearmor keyfile.asc
gpg --no-default-keyring --keyring keyfile.gpg -kvvv
rm keyfile.gpg

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