The Last Old Head: A "Somewhere in Chicago" Story

The Last Old Head: A “Somewhere in Chicago” Story

September 10, 2024

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In a time not too long ago, in a city not so far away, the vandal must befriend forgotten legends and avoid cyber cops to get to finally paint his dream spot.

Image: Black and White Somewhere in Chicago Comic series header image featuring Buflo, OG Jefe, and an officer, with a city and CTA train with the tag JEFE on the side in the style of Star Wars. The title Somewhere in Chicago Episode 7: The Last Old Head are at the bottom.

Image: Black and white comic showing a police car pulling up to a tag on the street with the following text boxes, "Not so long ago, in a city not too far away..." "We have now reached the city curfew, please return to your homes, before we force you to do so!" a city shines under city stars in the background.

Image: Young Buflo is shown running across a black and white brick wall with the city behind him and the following text boxes, "Ain't no way I'm going back now, this is the closest I've ever been to this spot!" "Up there! We got a runner!"

Image: A futuristic looking CPD officer reaches young Buflo but get's distracted by Young Buflo's trick, the text boxes read, "Freeze pendejo! There's no where to run!" and Young Buflo points and shouts, "Hey look! What's that?"

Image: Black and white image shows Young Buflo running past a fallen futuristic looking police officer and a tag on the wall "JEFE 66" and headed towards a tunnel with a helicopter spaceship flying towards him. Text box reads, "Officer Down! Send back up immediately!"

Image: Two black and white scenes show young Buflo running into "Jefe 66" surrounded by spraycans and images of his memories with his late wife, one holding hands, and of her taking a pictures while he paints walls, and of Jefe looking sad with a cape over his head resembling Jesus. The two text boxes read, "Woah! The OG Jefe! Is that really you?! Where you been foo?!" "Ever since my vieja got sick and passed on I lost everything. Especially the urge to spray. I just wish I could have her flautas one last time..."

Image: "I always thought it was drugs that make people go under, I'm sorry vato." "It's cool lil homie. I know what you really came here for. Lemme show you the dopest tunnel spot!" "Damn Jefe you still got style huh?!" "Just cause estoy viejito doesn't mean I won't burn you joven!" Young Buflo and Jefe paint their names side by side in black and white.

Image: Young Buflo and Jefe walk out the tunnel and sky is bright white. "Can't believe I just painted with an OG! The homies ain't gonna believe this!" "Maybe you'll see me back out there soon ese, keep your style fresh and your loved one's appreciated!" To be continued...

About the Artist: “Buflo” is a Latino graffiti artist who has been painting illegally for more than 10 years. Lately he channels his earliest memories of doing graffiti through short stories giving a glimpse on what one artist might go thru during painting a night in the south side of Chicago.