R. J. Brande

R. J. Brande
R. J. Brande as depicted in Legion of Super-Heroes (vol. 4) Annual #6 (June 1995). Art by Jim Hall (penciller), Tom Simmons (inker), and Tom McCraw (colorist).
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceAs R. J. Brande:
Adventure Comics #350
(November 1966)
As The Durlan:
Invasion! #2 (February 1989)
Created byE. Nelson Bridwell
In-story information
Full nameRen Daggle
SpeciesDurlan (trapped in human form)
Place of originDurla
Team affiliationsLegion of Super-Heroes
L.E.G.I.O.N.
Notable aliasesRene Jacques Brande, The Durlan

Rene Jacques "R. J." Brande is a character appearing in DC Comics, primarily in association with the Legion of Super-Heroes.[1] He first appeared in Adventure Comics #350, and was created by E. Nelson Bridwell.[2]

Fictional history

Pre-Crisis

R. J. Brande was originally a Durlan named Ren Daggle before contracting Yorggian fever, which traps him in a human form and removes his shapeshifting abilities.[3] After his wife Zhay dies from the fever, Ren and his brother-in-law Theg leave Durla and become businessmen, leaving the former's children Reep and Liggt in the care of their aunt Ji. They respectively take on the aliases of Rene and Doyle Brande and use their technology to produce stars.[3][4][5] The Brandes' right-hand man is Marla Latham, who later becomes the Legion's adviser. Brande helps Cosmic Boy, Saturn Girl, and Lightning Lad establish the Legion after they foil Doyle's attempt to kill him.[1][6][7][8]

After Chameleon Boy learns that Brande is his father, he imprisons himself on the prison planet Takron-Galtos and loses his powers to Ol-Vir's radioactive vision. He and Brande return to Durla to regain their abilities, with Brande backing out because he has grown fond of his human form.[9] After Leland McCauley attempts to kill him, Brande embarks on an odyssey that lasts several years.[10]

Post-Crisis

In post-Crisis on Infinite Earths continuity, Brande is a 20th-century Durlan and founding member of the intergalactic police force L.E.G.I.O.N., known only as The Durlan. He is transported to the 30th century by Glorith and replaced with an amnesiac Phantom Girl.[11][12]

Post-Zero Hour

In post-Zero Hour continuity, Brande creates stargates instead of stars, but his role in the Legion's origins is unchanged. Additionally, he was intended to be the Martian Manhunter, but JLA editor Dan Raspler vetoed the idea.[13] Brande later becomes President of the United Planets before losing the position during the "One Year Gap".[1]

Post-Infinite Crisis

Infinite Crisis restores an analogue of the pre-Crisis on Infinite Earths Legion. In this version, Brande is assassinated by economic rival Leland McCauley, but provides the Legion with financial support via his will.[14]

In other media

References

  1. ^ a b c Wallace, Dan (2008), "R. J. Brande", in Dougall, Alastair (ed.), The DC Comics Encyclopedia, London: Dorling Kindersley, p. 60, ISBN 978-0-7566-4119-1
  2. ^ Cowsill, Alan; Irvine, Alex; Korte, Steve; Manning, Matt; Wiacek, Win; Wilson, Sven (2016). The DC Comics Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Characters of the DC Universe. DK Publishing. p. 54. ISBN 978-1-4654-5357-0.
  3. ^ a b Cronin, Brian (January 29, 2020). "How The Legion's Financial Backer Was Revealed As One of the Team's Dad!". CBR. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
  4. ^ Secrets of the Legion of Super-Heroes #3 (March 1981). DC Comics.
  5. ^ Cowsill, Alan; Irvine, Alex; Manning, Matthew K.; McAvennie, Michael; Wallace, Daniel (2019). DC Comics Year By Year: A Visual Chronicle. DK Publishing. p. 182. ISBN 978-1-4654-8578-6.
  6. ^ Superboy #221. DC Comics.
  7. ^ Morrison, Matt (September 1, 2019). "Young Justice: Outsiders Ending Teases Legion Of Superheroes For Season 4". ScreenRant. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
  8. ^ McElhatton, Greg (October 29, 2011). "Legion: Secret Origin #1". CBR. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
  9. ^ Legion of Super-Heroes (vol. 2) #301. DC Comics.
  10. ^ Legion of Super-Heroes (vol. 3) #17 (December 1985). DC Comics.
  11. ^ Cronin, Brian (January 31, 2020). "The L.E.G.I.ON.'s Hidden Impact on the Legion of Super-Heroes". CBR. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
  12. ^ L.E.G.I.O.N. '89 #9 (November 1989); L.E.G.I.O.N. '91 #23 (January 1991). DC Comics.
  13. ^ Comic Book Legends Revealed #187
  14. ^ Adventure Comics #516 (July 2010). DC Comics.
  15. ^ "RJ Brande Voice - Legion of Superheroes (TV Show)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved August 16, 2024. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
  16. ^ "Adventures in the DC Universe #10 - The Blobs (Issue)". Comic Vine. Retrieved June 22, 2023.