F.C. De Kampioenen (comic)
F.C. De Kampioenen is a Belgian comic strip created by Hec Leemans since 1997 and published by Standaard Uitgeverij. The comics series is based on the television sitcom comedy series of the same name on Flemish television. The series ran for 94 albums with numerous special versions and editions. Setting. The comics follows the television show rather closely and replicates the atmosphere and the settings faithfully. Primarily, the comics exhibits a humorous and fun atmosphere. Premiering in 1997, the comics proved to be a great success propelling itself to be one of the top 5 best -selling comic strips in Flanders, together with The Adventures of Urbanus, Jommeke, Spike and Suzy, and De Kiekeboes. The comics ran from 1997 to 2011 with 94 albums published. Narrative. The comic strip only follows the big story lines of the television series like new characters and the Marc Vertongen and Bieke Crucke wedding. Despite this, the albums run separately from the story line of the television show. The first antagonist Dimitri De Tremmerie is a main character in albums 1 to 6. He will later reappear for guest performances. Bernard Theofiel Waterslaeghers is the important antagonist in Album 7  to 16. Unlike the television series, he does not go away but re-appear for guest performances. Eventually, Fernand Costermans becomes the from album 17 to the very end. In December 2013, a comic book was published with the first championship film. Album 79 gives the story of the movie a different turn. Guest Appearances. Characters have appeared in several comics. Albums. Main Series. These are the main compilations/albums. The ones marked with the word CD are available in audio format.