Oscar-winning actor Nicolas Cage's wife of 14 months gave birth on Monday to the couple's first child together, a son they named Kal-el -- a moniker recognized by comic book fans as the birth name of Superman.

The child's delivery in New York City and his full name, Kal-el Coppola Cage, were confirmed by the actor's publicist, Annett Wolf, who said of the family, "They are healthy and happy and it's quite lovely."

No further details were released, including how the actor and his wife, Alice Kim Cage, were inspired to borrow from the mythology of Superman in naming their child. Cage is known as an avid comic book devotee who once sold his personal collection, including a copy of Superman's 1938 pulp debut, at auction for more than $1.6 million.

--I clearly don't need to even comment on this one.

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Posted by Lawren at October 4, 2005 08:51 AM | Trackbacks (0)

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He named is kid after a freakin' comic book character.

My litmus test for ANY Supreme Court nominee: a constitutional law disallowing celebrities from naming their own children!!!

Seriously, yo!

Says: Kevvy the Unnamed Source at October 4, 2005 10:15 AM

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Okay, coming from someone highly qualified on the subject because of my own freaky name....I kinda like Kal-El. So there. I said it, and you can all admonish me.

Says: ren at October 4, 2005 12:11 PM

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I know Nick wanted that Superman part pretty bad a few years ago, but I had no idea he would go to such lengths.

Says: Brian D. at October 4, 2005 03:08 PM

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I give him credit for one thing: he takes his obsessions as far as he can. From what I've heard/read, Cage is quite an Elvis nut. Who was his last wife? Hmm.....

Says: Kevvy the Unnamed Source at October 4, 2005 07:14 PM

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