Ennis then released a statement that some other publishers had expressed interest, and that issue 7 and a trade paperback of the first six issues would be available. While Robertson was on exclusive contract to DC, he was given special dispensation to continue working on The Boys. In February 2007 the series was picked up by Dynamite Entertainment and it resumed in May.
Following Ennis' announcement, other publishers expressed interest in acquiring the rights, and issue 7, along with a trade paperback of the first six issues, would be made available. Although Robertson held an exclusive contract with DC, he was granted special permission to continue developing The Boys. In February 2007, Dynamite Entertainment acquired the series, and it resumed publication in May.