Who were the bad guys of the old west?

The bad guys of the Old West often included outlaws, bandits, and lawmen who operated outside the law. Notable figures like Jesse James and Billy the Kid became infamous for their criminal activities, including bank and train robberies. Additionally, gangs such as the Dalton Gang and the Wild Bunch contributed to the lawlessness of the era. These figures were often romanticized in popular culture, creating a legendary image of the Wild West's "bad guys."