In 1936, when Spain erupted into a vicious civil war, the world watched through their magnifying glasses. With Hitler and Mussolini supporting the Nationalists and Stalin supporting the Republicans – the war seemed like a practice for the cataclysmic events that were to follow.

British reporters, Pete Beckford and Owen Carver, were sent in to report on the tense situation. But soon the reporters found themselves deep within the thick of it…

Story: Ferg Handley

Art: Carlos Pino

Cover: Carlos Pino