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Eddie Brock's status as the new King in Black has not only been recognized by every symbiote in the universe, but also by some of the most powerful organizations within the Marvel Universe. In particular, the former Venom seems to have developed a close relationship with the mutants of Krakoa, so much so that he is welcomed on Krakoa and even allowed to take a seat in the chambers of the Quiet Council. This brief glimpse into his new life could lead to potentially more interactions between Eddie and the X-Men when his aims align with Krakoa;s goals.
With Eddie's newfound omnipotence, he has become a valuable asset in keeping tabs on the potential threats that could come crawling from the deepest corners of the universe. As such, he has been sending his duplicates across the cosmos to work alongside various heroes and teams. One of the most notable examples of this is how Eddie interacts with the mutants of Krakoa. He has been seen on the X-Men's island paradise, an impressive feat considering that there are laws against humans even setting foot on their island.
But Eddie's visit goes a step further than merely standing before the Quiet Council to relay information to them. During his latest debriefing to warn them about the threat of the Maker's return, Eddie was seen seated next to Mystique in the Quiet Council chambers.
It's unheard of for non-council mutants to take a seat in that room, much less someone who isn't a mutant. But that might be what makes Eddie so unique to the Krakoans. He isn't exactly human anymore. He has control over the symbiote hivemind and as such isn't limited to one body, creating multiple from symbiotes.
Eddie's duplicates both are and are not him. It's his consciousness and voice, but the physical body is not him. That might be why the mutants allow him on Krakoa. What is stepping into their nation is not in fact a human being. This seems to extend beyond mere technicality though. Eddie's visit to Krakoa suggests a familiarity with the mutants, perhaps even an alliance. Additionally, if Eddie's thoughts about how there is nowhere he can't go are true, then that might indicate that he can access the Krakoan gates, an act that could make him seem more trustworthy to the mutants.
This creates a fascinating amount of possibilities for the future. Eddie has eyes and ears everywhere now. That knowledge could be invaluable to the mutants of Krakoa. They could come to view him as an ally in their cause for independence and security, with Eddie serving as a warning signal for outside aggression, a surprising turn around considering that Knull, the previous symbiote god, invaded and nearly enslaved Krakoa. Time will tell how this relationship continues to develop, but for now, Eddie has accomplished something most other Marvel heroes have thus far been unable to do.