Death Master (デスマスター), also known as Death and Shinigami (しにがみ, "God of Death"), is the first boss from Wonder Boy in Monster Land.
Gold Collector[]
Gold Collector (arcade name), also known as Coin Collector (コインコレクター, Master System name) and Binbōgami (びんぼうがみ, "God of Poverty"), is an optional boss from Round 7. Gold Collector is basically a stronger Death Master, with the addition that with every hit it will also take away some gold. Defeating him will grant a better sword. In the arcade version Gold Collector is assisted by five Will o' Wisps, while in the Master System version three Ghosts assist it.
Mini versions[]
Mini-Death Master and Mini-Coin Collector are smaller versions of Death Master and Gold Collector that appear as enemies in the Master System version.
Other versions[]
- In Bikkuriman World, Death Master and Gold Collector are replaced by Satan Maria. Satan Maria's appearance was also used for Myconid Master.
- In Saiyūki World, Death Master is replaced by the tiger spirit Tora Shougun (とらしょうぐん) and Gold Collector by Koashichi Daiou. (こあしちだいおう)
- In Turma da Mônica no Castelo do Dragão, Death Master and Gold Collector are renamed Dona Foice (Lady Scythe) and Mama Foice (Mama Scythe) respectively. Also Mini-Death Master and Mini-Coin Collector are renamed Junior Foice (Junior Scythe) and Mega Foice (Mega Scythe).
- In Super Adventure Island, Death Master and Gold Collector are replaced by a Giant Bat (巨大コウモリ). Giant Bat's appearance was also used for Myconid Master.