Glitch needs some help with not sucking.

[Gors]

the sprite definitely has a better pose. Could be better, such as making him lean forward a little and not making the sword completely in a 45º angle.

what you need the most is how to shade and choose better colors; that will increase your sprite's looks. Notice how c2b used a more contrasting color for shadows and the way he shaded things. Shading is a technique used to convey depth, and if yours doesn't, it's because something is wrong.

check the sprite dictionary's explanation about shading if you didn't yet, and be sure to see the tutorials linked in the same thread.