R. J. Brande

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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

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Pre-Crisis

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R. J. Brande was originally a Durlan named Ren Daggle who was trapped in human form after contracting the deadly Yorggian fever.[3][4] After the death of his wife Zhay, Ren leaves his children, Reep Daggle and Liggt Daggle, in the care of Zhay's sister Ji and leaves Durla with his brother-in-law Theg. The two respectively assume the identities of R.J. Brande and Doyle Brande. Brande becomes one of the richest men in the galaxy, using his technology to produce stars.

While Brande is traveling to Earth, Doyle sends assassins in an attempt to kill him. Rokk Krinn, Imra Ardeen, and Garth Ranzz, who are traveling on the same ship as Brande, save him from being killed and go on to form the Legion of Super-Heroes, with Brande as their sponsor.[1] Brande cares deeply for his Legion "pups", once offering Grimbor the Chainsman his entire fortune to ensure their safety.[5]

After "Earthwar", when the president of the United Planets embezzles his fortune, Brande rejects the offer of reimbursement, and started amassing a new fortune. Shortly thereafter, Reep Daggle discovers that he is Brande's son. After being exposed to Ol-Vir's radioactive super-vision and losing his powers, Reep journeys to Durla alongside Brande to locate a legendary temple that will restore their lost abilities. Reep regains his powers, but Brande backs out, having come to accept his human form.[6]

Post-Crisis

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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, with an amnesiac Phantom Girl taking his place in L.E.G.I.O.N.[7][8][9]

Post-Zero Hour

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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.[10] Brande later becomes President of the United Planets before losing the position during the "One Year Gap".[1]

Post-Infinite Crisis

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The aftermath of the Infinite Crisis mini-series restored an analogue of the pre-Crisis on Infinite Earths Legion to continuity. This continuity's version of R.J. Brande was assassinated by economic rival Leland McCauley during the events of Final Crisis: Legion of 3 Worlds.[11] In his will, Brande apologizes to Reep Daggle for abandoning him and gives the Legion continued financial support via his estate.[12]

In other media

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References

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  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. ^ Bridwell, E. Nelson; Kupperberg, Paul (w), Janes, Jim (p), Chiaramonte, Frank (i), D'Angelo, Gene (col). "Revelation" Secrets of the Legion of Super-Heroes, vol. 1, no. 3 (March 1981). DC Comics.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Shooter, Jim (w), Grell, Mike (p), Wiacek, Bob (i). "The Trillion Dollar Trophies" Superboy, vol. 1, no. 221 (November 1976). DC Comics.
  6. ^ Levitz, Paul; Giffen, Keith (w), Giffen, Keith (p), Mahlstedt, Larry (i), Gafford, Carl (col). "Different Paths, Different Dooms" Legion of Super-Heroes, vol. 2, no. 301 (July 1983). DC Comics.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ Giffen, Keith; Grant, Alan (w), Kitson, Barry (p), McKenna, Mark (i), Whitmore, Glenn (col). "Second Chances" L.E.G.I.O.N., vol. 1, no. 9 (November 1989). DC Comics.
  9. ^ Grant, Alan (w), Fern, Jim; Rayner, Richard Piers (p), DeMulder, Kim (i), Kindzierski, Lovern (col). "I, Durlan" L.E.G.I.O.N., vol. 1, no. 23 (January 1991). DC Comics.
  10. ^ Comic Book Legends Revealed #187
  11. ^ Johns, Geoff (w), Pérez, George (p), Koblish, Scott (i), Hi-Fi Design (col). "Legion of 3 Worlds: Book One" Final Crisis: Legion of 3 Worlds, vol. 1, no. 1 (October 2008). DC Comics.
  12. ^ Levitz, Paul (w), Sharpe, Kevin (p), Alquiza, Marlo (i), Blond (col). "Brande Speaks" Adventure Comics, vol. 1, no. 516 (September 2010). DC Comics.
  13. ^ "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.
  14. ^ "Adventures in the DC Universe #10 - The Blobs (Issue)". Comic Vine. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
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