Prior to his infamous life as The Phantom of the Opera, the disfigured genius named Erik traveled the globe as a magician and sideshow horror. His unique skills and inventions eventually earned him a job as the palace architect and political assassin for the Shah of Persia. The Trap-Door Maker tells the tale of Erik's origins, actions, and ultimate betrayal. This Collected Edition contains all three books of the critically-acclaimed graphic novel, plus an exclusive bonus chapter from Gaston Leroux's original The Phantom of the Opera novel.