Captain Sub Runners' origin came about as the distant planet of Sub-Jupiter is destroyed by a struggle between good and evil forces. The planets' destruction hurls two powerful gems toward Earth, which crash down in the town of Salisbury, Maryland.

The first gem is found by a hard working and good natured manager at Sub Runners, a popular eatery in town. The gem transforms his kind and dedicated nature into Captain Sub Runners - Champion of Quality, Value, and Service, ideals which are at the core of Sub Runners' mission.