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Kia shows a different sort of supercar at SEMA 2012 (pictures)

Kia brings five cars inspired by five members of DC Comics' Justice League to the 2012 SEMA Show.

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Aquaman's Kia Rio

Aquaman usually spends his time righting wrongs beneath the waves, but if he needs to get somewhere on land, Kia has a set of wheels for him in this Rio 5-door.
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Aquaman's Kia Rio

In addition to a custom graphic scheme that matches Aquaman's gold and green costume, this Rio also features fishy fins on the wing mirrors and the side skirts.
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Aquaman's Kia Rio

The rear hatch is blocked by a panels covered in pages from Aquaman comic books and a three-dimensional trident icon.
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Aquaman's Kia Rio

Viewed through the yellow tinted glass, the custom green and gold interior looks a bit sickly.
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The Flash-inspired Forte

The Flash is the fastest man alive, so his ride needs to be something sporty and quick. The Forte Koup will have to do, I suppose.
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The Flash-inspired Forte

The Forte Koup gets a red, Flash-inspired paint job with lightning graphics running (heh) down its side.
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The Flash-inspired Forte

Red LED lights accent the headlamps. It's difficult to tell in these photos, but the white background of the Flash's emblem is subtly backlit as well.
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The Flash-inspired Forte

Black wheels with yellow pin-striping feature DC Comics' logo on the center caps.
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Kia's Korean Batmobile

This isn't the first time that we've seen this Batman-inspired Kia Optima SX -- it was unveiled in New York a few weeks ago. However, the matte-and-gloss dual finish is impressive in person.
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Kia's Korean Batmobile

All of the Justice League-inspired cars feature small touches, like these tiny Bat-symbols in the Optima SX's headlamp projectors.
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Kia's Korean Batmobile

These cars are part of a series of custom rides that benefit the We Can Be Heroes charity.
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Green Lantern-themed Kia Soul

Surprisingly, the Green Lantern-themed Kia Soul features more black paint than emerald. Graphic accents and tint add just enough green to not be overbearing.
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Green Lantern-themed Kia Soul

The Soul has the rest of the Justice League Kias beat on quantity of icons. I counted at least eight Lantern logos on my first walk-around -- found on the wheels, exhaust tips, and fog lamps.
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Green Lantern-themed Kia Soul

The Green Lantern Soul isn't my favorite Justice League Kia of the group, but I do like the aggressive fender flares that surround the stylized wheels.
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A Forte fit for Cyborg

This Forte five-door is inspired by the Justice League's Cyborg. It features some heavy cladding around the headlamps and red illumination in the hood scoop and under the body.
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A Forte fit for Cyborg

Inside, Cyborg's Forte features red upholstery and metallic-silver accents.
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A Forte fit for Cyborg

The trunk is filled with a massive LCD screen displaying panels from Cyborg's comics appearances. Just below that screen are four JL Audio subwoofers.
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Two more left...

With Batman, Aquaman, Cyborg, the Green Lantern, and the Flash under its belt, Kia's only got Superman and Wonder Woman left to complete its Justice League roster.

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