R. J. Brande

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R. J. Brande

Publisher	DC Comics
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Full name	Rene Jacques Brande
Species	I: Durlan, frozen as a human II: Unknown, appears human
Affiliations	Legion of Superheroes, L.E.G.I.O.N.

Rene Jacques Brande is a fictional DC Comics character in the 30th century with the Legion of Super-Heroes. Originally a Durlan (shapeshifting alien), Brande was frozen in human form by the deadly Yorggian fever. It was later revealed he is Chameleon Boy's father, although before the Crisis on Infinite Earths storyline, he was from Durla in their time and his real name was Ren Daggle; after the Crisis tale abolished the DC multiverse, he was retconed to a Durlan who had come forward in time from the 20th century, where he was a member of the Legion's predecessor L.E.G.I.O.N.. He is the major financier for the Legion of Super-Heroes, and founded the group with Lightning Lad, Saturn Girl, and Cosmic Boy 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, literally 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 DC One Million 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 appeared in "Threeboot" continuity, as the character does not fit the portrayal of the Legion as a team of rebels against UP society.