Howard Branden (Arkhamverse)

Branden
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Real Name	Howard Branden
Main Alias	Branden
Other Aliases	Scott Branden
Relatives	Unnamed wife, son, and infant.
Affiliation	GCPD SWAT
Base Of Operations	Gotham City
Status
Alignment	Bad
Identity	Public Identity
Citizenship	American
Marital Status	Married
Occupation	Police Officer
Characteristics
Gender	Male
Height	6' 3"
Weight	230 lbs (104 kg)
Eyes	Blue
Hair	Brown
Origin
Universe	Arkhamverse
Creators	Frank Miller · Dave Mazzucchelli
First Appearance	Batman: Arkham Origins (October 25, 2013)
Last Appearance	Batman: Arkham Origins (October 25, 2013)

Branden was the leader of GCPD's SWAT team and a protege of the corrupt Commissioner Loeb.

History

He's very much a product of the corruption of Gotham City PD, being willing to cut deals with gang leaders while also beating up suspects who can't fight back. He rose to the head of SWAT, and grew a reputation for shooting first, and only shooting. When Batman breaks into GCPD, he overhears Branden talking to his men about making a deal with Black Mask. If Branden and his men kill the Batman before the assassins do then the 50 million dollar bounty is theirs. Batman makes Branden and his men look like fools in the GCPD conference room. Branden and his men are later captured by Firefly's crew when Gordon ordered them to evacuate civilians from the bridge. Batman rescues Branden and Branden shows his gratitude by taking a shot at Batman. Batman counters Branden's assault and knocks him out.

Powers and Abilities

Abilities

• Firearms
• Leadership
• Hand-to-Hand Combat (Basic)
• Weaponry
• Investigation
• Intimidation

Trivia

• Branden is referred to as "Scott Branden" during a news report in the Arkham Origins DLC Cold, Cold Heart.
• Branden is the fourth enemy that can be fought in normal freeflow combat. He can be fought, although not intentionally set in the story, if the player attacks him during his first appearance in the GCPD headquarters. The three other characters who can be fought are Zsasz, Black Mask, and Joker.
• Branden is cheating on his wife.

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Footnotes

GCPD Officer This character is or was an officer of, or held a title in the Gotham City Police Department, in any of its various incarnations. This template will automatically categorize articles that include it into the "GCPD members" and "Police Officers" categories.

Batman Villain(s) This character, team or organization, has been primarily an enemy of the Batman, or the Batman Family as a whole. This template will categorize articles that include it into the category "Batman Villains."