Joss Whedon has finally confirmed that will be directing the upcoming Avengers move slated for release in 2012.

After months of rumors, Whedon fans can take a breath of relief.  The creator of TV series such as Buffy, Firefly and Dollhouse confirmed at this years Comic-Con that he will be directing the feature.

Whedon is well known for directing ensemble casts with great effect.  He has already used the phrase “witty banter” in describing the dialogue that will take place between Avengers.  Whedon’s signature writing and directing styles are character based as opposed to action based.

Also confirmed were Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner and Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye.

The Avengers will bring together myriad of Marvel characters mush the same way the X-Men moves have.  Including Iron man, Thor, Captain America, The Hulk and more.

One rumor that was squashed by Whedon is that Nathan Fillion (Firefly) would be playing Ant-Man.  He has confirmed that Ant-Man will not even be in the movie.