Grant Morrison created some jokes for the Batman/Deadpool series that Marvel ultimately rejected. Morrison himself commented on these moments, expressing some frustration about the edits.
Morrison's jokes were reportedly sharper and perhaps more offbeat, fitting his unique style. However, Marvel passed on these, instead opting for replacements that Morrison felt were significantly worse in quality and humor.
"The jokes Marvel replaced mine with were even worse!" — Grant Morrison
This situation highlights the creative tension that can arise when working with large publishers who might prioritize brand tone or audience over a creator's distinctive voice. Morrison's humorous approach was toned down, which some fans see as a loss of his authentic wit.
Grant Morrison’s creative humor in Batman/Deadpool was filtered by Marvel’s editorial choices, leading to lost originality and frustration over inferior joke replacements.