New Delhi, July 9 -- When we talk about superhero movies racking up sky-high production costs, the spotlight usually falls on the salaries of the cast or heavy computer-generated imagery (CGI). But there's another area quietly draining studio wallets, the superhero suits. The actual physical costumes worn by your favourite heroes can cost a fortune. And while some suits today are purely CGI magic, many are still made by hand. According to Comic Basics, these real-life builds can be outrageously expensive, depending on the material, design and tech involved.

Here's a look at the most expensive superhero movie suits ever, ranked by their known costs.

This one genuinely surprised fans. At first glance, Shazam's outfit doesn't count. Just c...