The thing shooting out of the hand spiderman-style is a ribbon, not a sword. The blue on white print was for my brother, and I'm planning on cutting up the red shirt to make a tote.
Imaginary people seem to be more interesting than real ones. I love how easily charcoal spreads and smears. I think it's the most gorgeous, free-flowing, and easy to control medium I have ever worked with.
Though I have to admit my drawing skills with no references are improving, I'll try to draw some actual humans soon.