The Hand of Fate #25a

Broz in Croatia, 1865. Scientist Kasimir Raades develops an elixir of eternal youth and is full of best intentions, using this agent to help his aged friends first. They sadly die after some days, the elixir has to be improved. Raades however gets painted as madman and murderer. When he finally succeeds, it is to no avail. No one believes him and he himself doesn’t benefit either.