Alright, so I brought back the dithering, albeit much less sloppy. I agree fully about the lack of pupils, they suit the look much more when the eye is totally white. With the pupils gone it helps the eyes look more even, as well. In an attempt to somewhat regain that eatyourface look, I also gaped his mouth a bit. Tried to smooth out the issue with the neck, but I can only go so far without totally losing its shape.
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Update;
(Prefered at 2x.)
Palette change, new background. I'm really not liking the border anymore, any suggestions?

This is definitely looking pretty awesome. Although, I have to agree with the people who said she's lacking attitude. If you're going that route, then to make this look better I think there should be more than just angrier eyebrows, although they're a good start. Maybe make one side of her mouth look like its pulling into a grin, move the cheek out slightly etc. Right now her eyes also look unfocused. Maybe if you lower them a bit(the iris, not the eye's positioning on the face.) Or something to that effect. It's really lookin great...Keep it up