I prefer v1,the only thing i don't like is the text placement,i would try to put it below his right arm.KIU
I don't like the text placement either, but I think it would look better under his face. Good choice of font though. OH! Forgot to say: I like v1 more.
I like v1 also, and I'd have to agree with the text placement issue, but I have trouble with that myself.