What they got right: Beatty continues to write a great Buck Rogers. (Like the "chud" reference, even though I'm no fan of the movie, with Buddy not getting it.) Following a threat from beneath the earth with one from up in the sky is an interesting transition. The art is as good as ever.
What they got wrong: John Watson's "B" cover. It's pretty much a retake of the "A" cover by regular comic artist Carlos Rafael, and not as good, in my opinion.
Recommendation: Get on board this comic as soon as you can. You will not be disappointed.