Dark Horse's Helsing hardcovers
Dark Horse's Berserk hardcovers
Kodansha's Akira
Kodansha's Battle Angel Alita hardcovers
Kodansha's Blame
Early Viz Comics

I've read tens of thousands of American and European comics in my life, but I've hardly touched the surface of manga. However, one of the biggest turn offs for me is the compact size of manga volumes. The format makes most manga affordable but makes it more difficult for me to immerse myself in the story.

What are some larger than average English reprints of manga?