diff --git a/volatility/cli/volshell/__init__.py b/volatility/cli/volshell/__init__.py
index ab541a1ba..1955946a7 100644
--- a/volatility/cli/volshell/__init__.py
+++ b/volatility/cli/volshell/__init__.py
@@ -31,6 +31,7 @@ class VolShell(cli.CommandLine):
     calls available."""
 
     def __init__(self):
+        super().__init__()
         self.output_dir = None
 
     def run(self):