You know, having just caught up with Venom and followed the "Venomous" and "Last Stand" story arcs, I really dig what's been done with Venom recently.
Brock's motivations prettymuch suck, but I like what Millar did with him. Making him feel more regretful than the scope of the Lethal Protector crap. I don't like the anti-hero Venom, but I liked the story because it dealt with that stuff in passing, and showed that Eddie is a better person, deep down. It was a logical conclusion.
I also liked the fact that Venom went back to being a badass. Even if it was that mafia don's kid and Gargan, it was great to see Venom be a villain again without spouting off preachy crap or saving babies.
It sucks because I don't see any way Brock could be restored to his former glory. Continuity really doesn't permit it. But I still want him back.
I dunno, only a retcon/restart could bring Venom back. He'd have to be done right from the ground up. I'm interested to see where the new story goes, but it's hard to come back from Brock hating the Symbiote and selling it to wanting it back. Seems way too farfetched.