R. J. Brande
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| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Adventure Comics #350 (November 1966) |
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| Full name | Rene Jacques Brande |
| Species | I: Durlan, frozen as a human II: Unknown, appears human |
| Place of origin | Durla |
| Team affiliations | Legion of Super-Heroes L.E.G.I.O.N. |
| Notable aliases | I: Ren Daggle (birth name) II: None |
Rene Jacques Brande is a fictional DC Comics character in the 30th century with the Legion of Super-Heroes.
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[edit] 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.[1] 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 appeared in "Threeboot" continuity, as the character does not fit the portrayal of the Legion as a team of rebels against society.
[edit] Other Media
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. They later discovered that this was orchestrated by R.J.'s partner Roderick Doyle and they eventually foil his plot to kill him. Some years later, he ends up captured by Grimbor the Chainsman under the orders of Roderick Doyle (posing as Senator Toyle). 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.
[edit] References
- ^ Secrets of the Legion of Super-Heroes #3, March 1981.
