R. J. Brande

Pre-Crisis

R. J. Brande was originally a Durlan named Ren Daggle who was trapped in human form after contracting the deadly Yorggian fever.^[3] 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]

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, with an amnesiac Phantom Girl taking his place in L.E.G.I.O.N.^[4]

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.^[5] Brande later becomes President of the United Planets before losing the position during the "One Year Gap".^[1]

Post-Infinite Crisis

The aftermath of the Infinite Crisis mini-series restores an analogue of the pre-Crisis on Infinite Earths Legion to continuity. This continuity's version of R.J. Brande is assassinated by economic rival Leland McCauley during the events of Final Crisis: Legion of 3 Worlds.^[6]