R. J. Brande

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character_name = R. J. Brande
publisher = DC Comics
debut=as R. J. Brande:
"Adventure Comics" #350
(November 1966)
as The Durlan:
"Invasion!" #2 (February 1989)
creators =
alter_ego =
full_name = Rene Jacques Brande
species = I: Durlan, frozen as a human
II: Unknown, appears human
homeworld = Durla
alliances = Legion of Super-Heroes
L.E.G.I.O.N.
aliases = I: Ren Daggle (birth name)
II: None
supports=
powers =

Rene Jacques Brande is a fictional DC Comics character in the 30th century with the Legion of Super-Heroes.Citation | last = Wallace | first = Dan | author-link = | contribution = R. J. Brande | editor-last = Dougall | editor-first = Alastair | title = The DC Comics Encyclopedia | pages = 60 | publisher = Dorling Kindersley | place = London | year = 2008 | ISBN = 0-7566-4119-5]

Fictional history

Originally a Durlan (shapeshifting alien) name Ren Daggle, Brande was frozen in human form by the deadly Yorggian fever. Later it was revealed that he is Chameleon Boy's biological father. ["Secrets of the Legion of Super-Heroes" #3, March 1981.] After the "Crisis on Infinite Earths" limited series abolished the DC multiverse for a time, he was retconned into a 20th century Durlan (and founding member of the intergalactic police force L.E.G.I.O.N.) who had been brought forward in time to the 30th century. He is the major financier for the Legion of Super-Heroes, and founded the group with Cosmic Boy, Saturn Girl, and Lightning Lad after they saved his life on a trip to Earth.

After being frozen in a human form, he amassed a vast fortune by making stars, using advanced technology to create suns for clients. He became one of the richest men in the galaxy, and bought a private planetoid where he built his mansion.

In the post-Zero Hour Legion reboot continuity, Brande played much the same role in the Legion's origins. However he was no longer related to Reep Daggle, nor is he a Durlan. However, occasional hints were made suggesting that he was another shapeshifting hero, J'onn J'onzz. This was never confirmed, however, and the account of J'onn's future given in the "DC One Million" crossover event makes it unlikely. Brande eventually became President of the United Planets, although he later lost the position during the "One Year Gap".

Brande has not yet appeared in "Threeboot" continuity.

The aftermath of the "Infinite Crisis" mini-series has restored a close analogue of the pre-"Crisis on Infinite Earths" Legion to continuity, as seen in "The Lightning Saga" storyarc in "Justice League of America" and "Justice Society of America" (June-August 2007), and in the "Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes" storyarc in "Action Comics" (Late December 2007-May 2008). The R.J. Brande who founded this version of the Legion was assassinated by economic rival Leland McCauley in "" #1 (October 2008). After his death, he was revealed to be a Durlan, and presumably he is also Chameleon Boy's biological father.

Other Media

Television

R.J. Brande appeared in the "Legion of Super Heroes" episode "In the Beginning" voiced by Lex Lang. As in the comics, R.J. Brande is Chameleon Boy's (presumably biological, not adoptive) father. A flashback shows how R.J. first met Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad, and Saturn Girl when they save him from an attempt on his life. With the help of their powers, Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad, and Saturn Girl discovered that this was orchestrated by R.J.'s partner Roderick Doyle. Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad, and Saturn Girl eventually foiled his plot to kill him and take over the company. Some years later, he ends up captured by Grimbor the Chainsman under the orders of Roderick Doyle (who was posing as Senator Tolay at the beginning of the episode). During a confrontation on one of the Brande space stations, Roderick tried to take the Legion and R.J. Brande with him by setting the satellites to form a black hole. Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad, and Saturn Girl managed to thwart this and saved Brande.

Brande, here, is never mentioned to be a Durlan, instead appearing as a heavyset, mustachioed, somewhat stereotypical wealthy Texan type.

References

External links

* [http://www.dcuguide.com/profile.php?name=rjbrande Unofficial R.J Brande Biography]