Matthew Wayne Bhanks was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The very first character he imaginated was named, Super Can, which later became the alien-hero named, Canavin. His hobbies are playing basketball, drawing and writing. At the age of 11, he started to write his own fictional stories. It wasn't until 13 years old when he pitched the idea of Master Defenders with the same character roles. The story was edited throughout his freshman year of University and now, has become an exciting novel.